Mummified ewes, dogs, wild goats, cows, gazelles and mongooses were found in the temple ... for the Study of the Ancient World. Alongside the mummified animal remains, the team uncovered a large ...

The ancient Egyptians sometimes mummified animals the same way they ... and toe stalls (golden toe coverings) were discovered on many Egyptian mummies, including Tutankhamun.

Archaeologists have revealed yet more about Saqqara, the sweeping Ancient Egyptian burial complex.

“For ancient Egyptians, animals were both physical and spiritual ... ibis mummies were eventually buried there. A few mummies have been found with papyri petitioning the gods for help to resolve ...

Researchers in Egypt have discovered more than 40 mummies ... and six animals, while the rest were adult men and women." While mummification is mostly associated with ancient Egypt, the practice ...

Ancient viruses - not seen anywhere in the world for centuries - are at risk of wiping people out due to climate change, ...

Climate change is revealing secrets trapped within our planet’s permafrost. As the icy layers melt at an alarming rate, they ...

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered seven Pharaonic Age tombs near the capital Cairo containing dozens of cat mummies along with wooden statues depicting other animals and birds. Ministry ...

Egypt announced on Saturday the discovery of two ancient embalming workshops for humans and animals along with two tombs and ...

Warring factions urged to preserve heritage after video clip appears to show fighters raiding Khartoum museum ...

Egypt announced on Saturday the discovery of two ancient embalming workshops for humans and animals along with two ... coffins containing well-preserved mummies of senior statesmen and priests.