File:Mummified bird, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE Wellcome L0057124.jpg

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Mummified bird, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE
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Mummified bird, Egypt, 2000-100 BCE
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The ancient Egyptians believed that some animals were sacred and revered them as earthly representatives of certain gods. Cats, crocodiles, baboons, cows and bulls were all considered sacred. At their death, the animals would have the same burial rites as people and so would be mummified. This mummy is a bird, about the size of a thrush. Some of the beak and wings can be seen through the cloth wrappings.

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Place made: Egypt

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Keywords: mummy; mummification; Mummies; bird; Birds
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  • Library reference: Science Museum A32926
  • Photo number: L0057124
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