Animal mummification in ancient Egypt was a carefully organized practice that connected spiritual beliefs with economic activity. This wasn’t a rare or occasional ritual but a large, sustained ...

Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians with hands-on Egyptian crafts that make history come alive. Whether you’re planning lesson plans, looking for engaging ...

DONALDSON TAKES A LOOK INSIDE. THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF ARTIFACT FOUND IN EXCAVATIONS IN ANCIENT EGYPT IS ACTUALLY MUMMIFIED ANIMALS. THERE WERE 7 MILLION DOGS THAT WERE MUMMIFIED, FOUND SO FAR, 4 ...

Ancient Egypt had plenty of impressive things going on: pyramids, temples, hieroglyphs, mummies, powerful pharaohs, and a calendar full of gods. Yet one of the most charming details about Egyptian ...