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Egypt – 2,000-year-old Pet Cemetery

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Brigitte Nioche

Dogs, monkeys, cats: 2,000-year-old pet cemetery uncovered in Egypt By Tracy Watson – Special for USA Today Dec. 2, 2016 In Egypt’s ancient town of Berenike, archeologists discovered a nearly 2000-year-old pet cemetery with dogs, cats and monkeys. Elizabeth Keatinge … Continue reading →

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EGYPT’S BURIAL GROUND FOR MILLIONS OF ANIMALS

Posted on June 22, 2015 by Brigitte Nioche

A fascinating article about a new discovery of animal burial tombs is reported around the world, but maybe you have not read it yet? During routine excavations at the dog catacomb in Saqqara necropolis, an excavation team led by Salima … Continue reading →

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