The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities revealed details of a newly discovered cache of sacred animal mummies, which includes two lion cubs as well as several crocodiles, birds, and cats. The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Dr. Mostafa Waziri said it is the first time Egyptologists have found mummified lions. He also said the stone scarab is the biggest in the world.
In Egypt, Lion Mummies Found in Cache of Sacred Animals
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Dr. Mostafa Waziri shows a CT-scan of one of the mummies. Studies carried out on two of the mummies found a 95% probability that they are lion cubs, as indicated by the size and shape of the bones. (H. Elrasam/VOA)
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A large scarab made of stone. This scarab is said to be the largest ever found. (H. Elrasam/VOA)
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The discovery includes 75 wooden and bronze statues of cats of different shapes and sizes representing the ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet. (H. Elrasam/VOA)
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A group of mummified cats found inside wooden boxes with lids decorated with hieroglyphic texts. (H. Elrasam/VOA)