Large numbers of mummified pets found in Egypt

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CNN story here

Egyptians of ancient times were known to have taken special care of their pets. The goddess Bastet was depicted as a cat. Now, archaeologists have discovered a trove of animals who were preserved by mummification.

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1. Thutmose, the elder brother of Akhenaten who died young

had his cat mummified when she passed. Her name was Mau, "Kitty."

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2. Ancient squee!

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3. It wasn't uncommon to "beautify" a beloved pet

who passed, so that s/he could be reunited with her/his human in Amenti. Senenmut, Prime Minister and putative lover of Hatshepsut, had a favorite mare mummified. As with Thutmose, we have the pet's remains, but not their humans'.

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4. Awwww