Tours: Domesticated Animals of Ancient Egypt

Learn about the various domesticated animals of ancient Egypt.
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Agriculture and domesticated livestock were introduced 6000 years ago. Archaeologists have found traces of cattle, donkeys, pigs and dogs.
Dromedary are thought to have been introduced during the Persian invasion.
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Pets were deeply cherished in ancient Egypt. Many illustrations of children often include a pet in the depiction.
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One of ancient Egypt's most iconic animals, the cat, wasn't adopted into their daily Life until the Middle Kingdom.
Since they were so highly capable of killing snakes and rodents, cats were present throughout every period. However, they only became pets sometime during the Middle Kingdom.
Prince Thutmose, son of Amenhotep III, had his cat Ta-miu laid to rest in its own sarcophagi.
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The earliest reference to dogs dates back to 5000 BCE. They were popular pets, as they helped hunters and protected herds.
They were closely linked to Anubis, the jackal-headed god.
Baboons, monkeys and even falcons were tamed as pets. Each was mummified and buried with as much ceremony as any family member.
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Category:Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt