A 3,500-year-old mummified dog has been discovered, believed to be a pet of Pharaoh AmenH๏τep II, who reigned from 1427 to 1401 BC. the dog was buried with its necklace, a bowl of water, and a bottle of perfume. The mummy was located inside tomb KV50, also known as the Tomb of the Animals, in the Valley of the Kings. The tomb’s close proximity to that of Pharaoh AmenH๏τep II supports the theory that the dog belonged to the ancient Egyptian ruler.

A well preserved dog mummy from tomb KV50, believed to be one of the tombs used for the pets of pharaoh AmenH๏τep II. (Picture of the monkey mummy found in the same tomb in comments). Egypt, 18th dynasty. 1427 to 1397 BC.

r/ArtefactPorn - A well preserved dog mummy from tomb KV50, believed to be one of the tombs used for the pets of pharaoh AmenH๏τep II. (Picture of the monkey mummy found in the same tomb in comments). Egypt, 18th dynasty. 1427 to 1397 BC. [1024x669]

KV50 - Wikipedia

Mummy of a hunting dog – Egyptian Museum Cairo

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