A stunning discovery of mummified lion cubs and other animals in the Saqqara necropolis offers a glimpse into ancient ...

The discovery was made near the remains of a mummified adult lion, which was found underneath the Saqqara necropolis in 2004.

Monkeys: In Hindu mythology, monkeys are sacred due to their association with Hanuman, the monkey god who embodies strength, loyalty, and courage. Hanuman's devotion to Rama in the Ramayana has made ...

In ancient Egypt, mass cult ritual sacrifices of cats gave rise to the furry felines becoming human companions, according to ...

Welcome to the world of rare cats! The Egyptian Mau is a beautiful, ancient cat breed from Egypt. They are medium-sized cats with distinctive spotted coats in silver and bronze colors; the Egyptian ...

WARNING: Some readers will find this content and pictures distressing. An investigation into the treatment of animals around ...

New research has overturned everything we thought we knew about cat domestication. Forget the theory that cats simply ...

Archaeologists in Egypt discover mummified crocodiles dating back over 3,000 years near Aswan. Found in sacred sites ...

While keeping the long-dead crocodilian intact, McKnight and her team also “virtually” recreated the bronze hook lodged in ...

Throughout history, animals have played vital roles in shaping ... Cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt, often linked to the goddess Bastet. These elegant creatures were protectors of homes ...

Dates: 3100 B.C. to 30 B.C. Writing: Hieroglyphics, a writing system that uses pictures; hieratic, a quicker type of "cursive"; and demotic, a written short-form script Ancient Egypt's gods ...