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Soulful creatures : animal mummies in ancient Egypt

by Edward Bleiberg, Yekaterina Barbash, Lisa Bruno

Combining archaeology, history, and medical imaging, this illustrated volume explores the cultural and spiritual significance of animal mummies in ancient Egypt. It examines mummification techniques and reflects on how animals were regarded as equals to humans.

Accession 12092 ISBN 9781907804274 Publisher Brooklyn Museum, GILES
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