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 ...

"It demonstrates an early societal sophistication and an understanding of animals that influenced Egyptian culture for millennia." The zoo's significance extended beyond mere containment.

As a priest-magician of Serket, the goddess associated with protection against venomous creatures ... that is rarely seen in discoveries from ancient Egypt. Saqqara is a vast necropolis of ...