Egypt / Mummies / Mag Pittor
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Egypt / Mummies / Mag Pittor
Mummies of a CAT and a JACKAL, housed in the British Museum, London
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1881 Bandages Ceremony Housed Jackal Mummies Mummified Mummy Preservation
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken in 1881, showcases two ancient Egyptian mummies housed in the prestigious British Museum in London: those of a cat and a jackal. The mummies, preserved with great care and reverence by the ancient Egyptians, are a testament to their deep-rooted respect for these animals, which held significant religious and cultural importance in Egyptian society. The cat mummy, wrapped in intricately woven linen bandages, was likely a sacred animal mummy, possibly belonging to a temple or tomb complex. Cats were revered as sacred animals in ancient Egypt, symbolizing fertility, protection, and the goddess Bastet, who was represented as both a cat and a goddess of home, fertility, and childbirth. The jackal mummy, also wrapped in linen bandages, was likely a mummified animal sacrifice, offered to the god Anubis, who was depicted as a jackal-headed god and the god of mummification and the afterlife. Anubis was believed to watch over the mummification process and guide the deceased through the afterlife. The image, taken by an unknown photographer, captures the awe-inspiring atmosphere of the British Museum, which has housed these priceless artifacts since the late 19th century. The mummies, with their intricate wrappings and the dimly lit, ornate display cases, evoke a sense of wonder and reverence for the ancient Egyptian civilization and its rich history. This photograph is a reminder of the importance of preservation and the role museums play in safeguarding our cultural heritage for future generations to appreciate and learn from. The mummies of the cat and the jackal, along with countless other artifacts, continue to captivate visitors and inspire curiosity and fascination with the ancient world.
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