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.

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 ...

“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 ...

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

This ancient virus is so gigantic that it can be seen under an ordinary high school-style light microscope. French scientists ...

The team investigate the use of modern medical technology to scan Egyptian animal mummies from ... Egypt who are exploring the ancient underground catacombs where mummies were originally buried ...

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 ...

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.