Ancient Egyptians mummified baboons for religious purposes, but new research reveals they were likely raised in captivity under poor conditions. By studying baboon remains from sites like Gabbanat ...

This is the first time complete lion cub mummies have been discovered in Egypt, making this a very important find for archaeologists studying ancient Egyptian animal worship. The lions ...

In Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses could transform into animals, but only one, Bastet, goddess of home and fertility, was believed to be able to take on the form of a cat. A magnificent ...

ALBAWABA - An unusual reptile was spotted in Egypt spreading fears among citizens, who posted photos of the animal on social media. The Egyptian Ministry of Environment commented on the animal's ...

A landfall in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos has unearthed a cemetery of animal mummies that archaeologists hope could give clues to new religious cults in the Ptolemaic period, officials ...