Cats held a revered place in ancient Egyptian society, symbolizing protection, grace, and divine connection. These sacred ...

Cats were honored with lavish adornments, depicted in art, and even mummified, reflecting their cherished status in Egyptian culture and the afterlife. In ancient Egypt, cats were not just pets ...

Cat coffins and representations of the cat-headed goddess Bastet are among the extraordinary objects that reveal felines’ critical role in ancient Egyptian religious, social, and political life.

Dusty carving' is rare female pharaoh art' Museum acquires ... mummification of animals. The ancient Egyptians mummified animals as well as humans, including cats, ibis, hawks, snakes, crocodiles ...