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What animals did Egypt have?

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The ancient Egyptians kept animals as pets ranging from domesticated dogs and cats to baboons, monkeys, fish, gazelles, birds (especially falcons), lions, mongoose, and hippos. Crocodiles were even kept as sacred animals in the temples of the god Sobek. 18 мар. 2016 г.


What animals lived in Egypt?

There are many kinds of animals living in Egypt. Horses, Camels, Buffalos and Donkeys are the most prevalent animals to be found here. As for desert wildlife the Gazelles, Nubian Ibex, Jackals, Jerboas and desert Foxes are indigenous to the country.

What was the most important animal in ancient Egypt?

Cats are, of course, the most famous Egyptian animal. Ancient Egyptians believed them to be sacred, and they also kept them as pets. Cats were seen as a symbol of the cat goddess Bast(or Bastet). She was first worshipped in the form of a lioness, and then later a cat.

What animal was the Egyptian god?

Anubis was worshipped all over Egypt and images of the god were seen in temples, chapels and tombs throughout the pharaonic period. He is usually represented as a seated jackal or in human form with a jackal's head, sometimes wearing a tail.

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