Chilling mystery of ancient 3,000-year-old mummified crocodiles worshipped by Egyptian CULT finally solved by scientists

THE chilling secrets of ancient Egyptian “crocodile cults” have been unveiled thanks to a 3,000-year-old mummy.

It has taken thousands of years for academics to figure out how the scaly beasts could be lured from their natural environment to then become worshipped, spoiled rotten, and sacrificed.

A 3,000-year-old crocodile mummy has given many answers to the myths surrounding crocodile cults in ancient Egypt

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A 3,000-year-old crocodile mummy has given many answers to the myths surrounding crocodile cults in ancient Egypt
The crocodile mummy pictured undergoing CT scans

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The crocodile mummy pictured undergoing CT scans
Scientists found that the animal had been hunted for the purposes of mummification

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Scientists found that the animal had been hunted for the purposes of mummification

The ancient Egyptians venerated crocodiles as avatars of Sobek, Lord of the Nile

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The ancient Egyptians venerated crocodiles as avatars of Sobek, Lord of the Nile
Crocodiles would be worshipped, spoilt rotten, and later sacrificed

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Crocodiles would be worshipped, spoilt rotten, and later sacrificed

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