Ancient Egyptians thought cats were very special ... The seven little blue beads hanging down are made in the shape of mummies. This mummy mask is coated in gold leaf. It is a mask for a rich ...

Discover how today’s cats might trace their roots back to cult rituals in ancient Egypt.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is home to cat mummies as part of our anthropology collections ... objects that reveal felines’ critical role in ancient Egyptian religious, social ...

In ancient Egypt, mass cult ritual sacrifices of cats gave rise to the furry felines becoming human companions, according to ...

Ancient Egypt is best known for the pyramids of Giza, the giant Sphinx, and mummies. However, the early Egyptians also left behind other ancient clues that we can use to learn about their daily ...

Scientist at the University of Aberdeen are using 3D imaging software to create interactive models of mummies and other ...

are probably those that underwent elaborate embalming and burial procedures in ancient Egypt. Indeed, for most people, the word "mummy" is pretty much synonymous with the Egyptian variety.

They were feline—ancient cats that had been mummified ... a distance of 5,000-plus years, the ancient Egyptians become people." Today the animal mummies are one of the most popular exhibits ...