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 ...

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

Last meal of crocodile mummified in ancient Egypt revealed in CT scans 3,000 years later. Story by Lidija M. Mcknight • 2d. W hat do you think of when you think about ancient Egyptian mummies?

In ancient Egypt, crocodiles were revered so much that thousands were killed and expertly mummified. View a three-dimensional rendering of the crocodile mummy.

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 ...

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

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.

New 3D scan of Egyptian crocodile mummy shows dozens of baby reptiles inside. ... Ancient Egypt crocodile surprise at Dutch museum. Published. 18 November 2016. Share. close panel. Share page.

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a rare mummy menagerie, including the wrapped remains of cats, crocodiles, scarabs, cobras and two lion cubs. The discovery was made in the tomb of a 7th ...

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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.