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The Cat in Ancient Egypt

The Cat in Ancient Egypt Cats in Egypt were probably domesticated by around 4,000 BC, from wild ancestors. Over the following centuries, they became popular household pets; they are regularly shown in tomb paintings of family life. This title draws on a range of artistic and written sources to show how they became widely-esteemed and revered animals in Egypt. Full description

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