Egyptian mummified cat
Photograph of an Egyptian mummified cat. Over 2000 years ago, an ancient Egyptian painstakingly wrapped and embalmed this domestic cat as a religious offering to an animal-headed god. Millions of animals were killed in this way, most commonly baboons, cats and falcons but also jackals, shrews, fish , cows and even crocodiles. This specimen was bought by two sisters is 1914, who donated it to the Museum.
Size: 3514px × 4782px
Photo credit: © Natural History Museum, London / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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