These crocodile mummies are unraveling a mystery
After discovering a trove of mummified crocodiles in Egypt, researchers noticed something unexpected—these reptiles had an ...
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Unveiling Animal Mummies
Stuffed into the sand-buffeted ancient ruins scattered about the Nile Delta are tens of millions of mummified animals. Birds, cats, dogs, crocodiles, snakes—nearly all manner of creature that lived ...
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Mechanical Dog: A 'good boy' from ancient Egyptian that has a red tongue and 'barks'
A moving dog sculpture carved from ivory Where it is from: Egypt When it was made: Around 1390 to 1352 B.C. Related: Onfim's ...
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Ancient Egyptian Coffins Found Sealed With Mummified Lizards, Sacrificed as Part of Offerings During Religious Ceremonies
"While animal burials were commonplace in ancient Egypt, it's quite rare to have coffins that are still sealed," lead author Daniel O'Flynn stated. "Because these boxes are made out of metal ...