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An informative guide to the relationship between humans and cats in the ancient Egyptian world.

Cats can be seen in ancient Egyptian homes, temples and adorning the heads of their gods. Cats in Egypt were probably domesticated by around 4,000 BC from wild ancestors. Over the following centuries, they became popular household pets. In this book, Dr Malek draws on a vast range of artistic and written sources to show how cats became one of the most widely esteemed and revered animals in Egypt.

An ideal gift for any fan of ancient Egyptian culture.

The Cat in Ancient Egypt

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    Publisher: British Museum Press
    Publication Date: 01/12/2016
    ISBN13: 9780714119700, 978-0714119700
    ISBN10: 0714119709

    Number of Pages: 144

    Non Fiction , History

    Description

    An informative guide to the relationship between humans and cats in the ancient Egyptian world.

    Cats can be seen in ancient Egyptian homes, temples and adorning the heads of their gods. Cats in Egypt were probably domesticated by around 4,000 BC from wild ancestors. Over the following centuries, they became popular household pets. In this book, Dr Malek draws on a vast range of artistic and written sources to show how cats became one of the most widely esteemed and revered animals in Egypt.

    An ideal gift for any fan of ancient Egyptian culture.

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