Cat mummies found in Egyptian tomb Archeologists also find 100 cat statues, bronze bust of Bastet. By Amanda Erickson, The Washington Post Published: November 13, 2018, 6:05am. Share: 5 ...

An Egyptian antiquities official said Saturday that archaeologists had discovered seven Pharaonic Age tombs near the capital city of Cairo, holding dozens of cat mummies and an array of wooden ...

At an excavation of a pharaoh's 4,500-year-old pyramid complex, Egyptian archaeologists discovered dozens of mummified cats — in addition to 100 ornate cat statues. Egyptian Minister of ...

A mass cat cemetery and a collection of rare mummified scarab beetles were discovered during an archeological excavation in Saqqara, Egypt, the nation’s antiquities ministry said Saturday.

I n ancient Egypt, cats were not just pets; they were almost royalty. These furry friends played a starring role in Egyptian culture, earning a level of respect that modern-day cat lovers can only ...

If you've ever thought that people nowadays are a bit obsessed with cats, allow me to (re)introduce you to ancient Egyptian culture. Cats are reverently depicted throughout thousands of years of ...

As NPR reports, dozens of mummified cats and 100 wooden cat statues were recently discovered in a 4500-year-old tomb near Cairo. #mummies of #cats #discoverd in #Saqqara (#Discovery pic.twitter ...

In all, seven Pharaonic Age tombs were discovered—three dating back to the New Kingdom (1550 BC to 1077 BC) and four dating back to the Old Kingdom (2686 BC to 2181 BC) of Ancient Egypt.

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A mass cat cemetery and a collection of rare mummified scarab beetles were discovered during an archeological excavation in Saqqara, Egypt, the nation’s antiquities ministry said Saturday.