For the first time, scientists have sequenced the full genome of a 4,800-year-old Egyptian man. The DNA reveals North African ...

Another commonly mummified animal was the crocodile. Although crocodiles lived in the Nile during ancient times, the completion of the Aswan Dam in 1970 prevented them from moving northwards ...

In a recent study, my colleagues and I revealed extraordinary details about the final hours in the life of a crocodile that was mummified by the ancient Egyptian embalmers.

Mummified crocodile was hunted by ancient Egypt cult — and still holds its last meal By Irene Wright. July 15, 2024 1:40 PM.

Ancient Egyptians regularly mummified crocodiles in elaborate ceremonies in dedication to their crocodile god Sobek. A study of one of these crocodiles reveals details about the animal’s death ...

These crocodile mummies are unraveling a mystery. After discovering a trove of mummified crocodiles in Egypt, researchers noticed something unexpected—these reptiles had an unusual embalmment.

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Mummified crocodile was hunted by ancient Egypt cult — and still holds its last meal By Irene Wright. July 15, 2024 1:40 PM.

Mummified crocodile was hunted by ancient Egypt cult — and still holds its last meal By Irene Wright. July 15, 2024 10:40 AM.

Mummified crocodile was hunted by ancient Egypt cult — and still holds its last meal By Irene Wright. July 15, 2024 12:40 PM.

Mummified crocodile was hunted by ancient Egypt cult — and still holds its last meal By Irene Wright. July 15, 2024 10:40 AM.