02-14-2012, 07:48 PM
Beautiful photos.
The mummified baboon looks somehow serene. I saw a really interesting program about the baboons place in Egyptian history and mythology a few years ago on History Channel, I think. They were treated better than some people; cherished pets who were highly regarded for their intelligence and celebrated for their strong sexual appetites. I think their excrement is believed to have been used as a topical aphrodisiac. Interesting stuff. Gotta check it out more. So cool that more tombs are being discovered and some of the mummies' conditions continue to offer little clues about ancient times.
The mummified baboon looks somehow serene. I saw a really interesting program about the baboons place in Egyptian history and mythology a few years ago on History Channel, I think. They were treated better than some people; cherished pets who were highly regarded for their intelligence and celebrated for their strong sexual appetites. I think their excrement is believed to have been used as a topical aphrodisiac. Interesting stuff. Gotta check it out more. So cool that more tombs are being discovered and some of the mummies' conditions continue to offer little clues about ancient times.