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

Phys.org · WORLD · Science · 11/10/2026, 7:40:15 AM

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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