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

Headline via Phys.org · first report 10 Nov, 18:10 IST, latest 10 Nov, 18:10 IST

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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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