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Which animals did the Ancient Egyptians particularly adore and keep as pets?
Which animals did the Ancient Egyptians particularly adore and keep as pets?
Cats
Why were cats considered good pets for the Ancient Egyptians?
Why were cats considered good pets for the Ancient Egyptians?
They cleaned themselves and kept houses free of pests like mice and snakes
What other animals besides cats did some Ancient Egyptians keep as pets?
What other animals besides cats did some Ancient Egyptians keep as pets?
Monkeys, baboons, crocodiles, hippos, and lions
Why were mummified pets and statues of animals commonly found in Ancient Egyptian tombs?
Why were mummified pets and statues of animals commonly found in Ancient Egyptian tombs?
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Which animals are still popular pets in Egypt today?
Which animals are still popular pets in Egypt today?
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Which animals did the Ancient Egyptians particularly adore and keep as pets?
Which animals did the Ancient Egyptians particularly adore and keep as pets?
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Why were pets important for the Ancient Egyptians' everyday life and afterlife?
Why were pets important for the Ancient Egyptians' everyday life and afterlife?
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What significance did falcons and ibises have for the Ancient Egyptians?
What significance did falcons and ibises have for the Ancient Egyptians?
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Which animals are still popular pets in Egypt today?
Which animals are still popular pets in Egypt today?
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Why did farmers particularly need cats as pets?
Why did farmers particularly need cats as pets?
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