Science · 2026-11-10

Egyptian cats meant for the gods led harsh lives, extensive museum collection reveals

More than 2,000 years ago, Egyptians offered cats to the gods. Now, a new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science suggests that even cats destined for the gods did not necessarily live pampered lives.

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