The ancient Egyptians turned countless cats into mummies, and even built the world’s first “pet cemetery”. These cemeteries have a history of nearly 2000 years, with most of the cats buried there wearing iron and bead necklaces. So why did cats have such a high status in ancient Egypt? The ancient Greek historian Herodotus has even recorded that the ancient Egyptians shaved their eyebrows to show respect when their cats died. In 2018, the Smithsonian Asian Art Museum in Washington, DC, USA hosted an exhibition on the importance of cats in ancient Egypt. Many exhibitions have revealed to everyone the origin of this veneration – ancient Egyptians believed that gods and rulers should have cat-like qualities. Specifically, the ancient Egyptians believed that cats had some ideal personalities: on the one hand, they would love, nurture their children and be very loyal; on the other hand, they can also be very aggressive, independent, and assertive. To the ancient Egyptians, these traits made cats seem like a special animal and deserved attention, which may explain why they built so many statues involving cats. Sphinx (sphinx) is a statue next to Kafra Pyramid, 73 meters long and looks like the head of a man and the body of a lion. This is possibly the most famous statue in ancient Egypt, although historians do not know why the ancient Egyptians made this giant statue. Similarly, Sakhmet, the goddess of war and powerful medicine in Egyptian mythology, is also depicted as a female lion or a lion-headed girl in a blood-red dress. She is also considered a protector, especially at dawn and dusk. Another goddess, Bastet, is often depicted as a lion or a cat. The ancient Egyptians believed that the cat was their divine relic. She used to be the goddess of war in Lower Egypt, due to her resemblance to the lion goddess Sekhmet in Upper Egypt, she gradually changed from the god of war to the guardian of the family, symbolizing warmth and family fun. The ancient Egyptians were particularly fond of cats, possibly because they were extremely capable of hunting, especially rats and snakes. Researchers at University College London say that ancient Egyptians even named their children after cats or gave them names meaning cats – for example naming girls “Mitt. “(means cat). It is not clear when cats began to be domesticated in Egypt, but archaeologists have uncovered some ancient graves of cats and kittens dating back to 3800 BC. However, many studies have shown that this obsession is not limited to love. There is archaeological evidence that the ancient Egyptians’ passion for cats had a more cruel side. Between 700 BC and 300 AD, ancient Egypt probably formed a cat industry, first breeding large numbers of kittens, then killing them and making mummies for burial. with human mummies. In a study published in Scientific Reports in 2020, scientists performed micro-CT x-rays of animal mummies in ancient Egypt, including cat mummies. Through the scan, the researchers were able to understand the cat’s bone structure in detail and the materials used in its mummification process. When the researchers received the scans, the cat used for the mummification was in much smaller condition than expected. “It was a very young cat, but we didn’t realize that prior to scanning because most of the mummies (about 50%) were made of cloth,” study author at Swansea University, Wang UK, said Professor Richard Johnston. “When we saw it on the screen, we realized it was still very small when it died” – at less than 5 months old, the cat’s neck It was artificially broken. Mary-Ann Pools Wegner, associate professor of Egyptian archeology at the University of Toronto in Canada, said that many animal mummies were actually used as sacrifices to ancient Egyptian gods. This is a way to quench your anger or ask the gods for help in addition to a verbal prayer. But until now, we still don’t know why the ancient Egyptians wanted to buy cats for mummies during funerals.

Mummies are more than 3,000 years old. Photo: CBS According to CBS, at sunset on April 3, the mummies will ‘depart’ from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square in a grand parade. Each mummy was placed on a private car decorated elaborately, accompanied by convoys, music, lights and horses. The “Golden Parade of the Pharaohs” will travel along the Nile and then to Egypt’s first Islamic capital, Al-Fustat, in the old Cairo area, and then to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Photo: CBS The group of mummies participating in the parade includes 18 kings, four queens of ancient Egypt’s 17th to 20th dynasties, about 3,100 to 3,500 years ago. Most mummified fish have been found in two archaeological sites at Luxor in the late 1800s. Over the course of more than 3,000 years, these kings and queens have been transferred from tomb to tomb, from capital to capital, from museum to museum. Many people hope that after the April 2 parade, they will be at peace. According to analysts, the upcoming parade is underway as a way to restore interest in Egyptian tourism in the midst of a global recovery in tourism. Many Egyptians, including the government of this country, want the event to go well. The entire parade will be broadcast online by the Ministry of Tourism of this country.

It is expected that people will move about 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four half emperors, dating from the 17, 18, 19 and 20 dynasties. Ancient mummies will be paraded through the streets of Cairo in the scene of brilliant fireworks, sound and light shows, and honor cars, and the cavalry will also accompany the mummy. Why did Egypt suddenly move dozens of ancient mummies? Among these displaced mummies are the famous mummy of King Sequenenre, who began the war of liberation against the Hyksos, Queen Hatshepsut, owner of the magnificent temple Deir Al-Bahari in Luxor and King. Ramesses II, the great pharaoh of the New Kingdom. Before departing, the mummies will be placed inside special containers filled with nitrogen, with storage conditions similar to those on display in museums. Each barrel is then loaded onto a private carriage decorated in ancient Egyptian style and carried in order from oldest to youngest. Upon arrival at the Egyptian Civilization Museum, the mummies will be recovered in the laboratory for nearly 15 days in preparation for installation inside the new galleries. At the Egyptian Civilization Museum, the mummies are placed in the Royal Mummy Room, decorated to resemble the valley of the kings, the area where their tombs were originally located. The ‘Golden Parade of the Pharaohs’ is said to be a splendid festival along the Nile, celebrating Egypt’s rich heritage and attracting visitors back after a tough year. Archaeologist Zahi Hawass, former minister of Egyptian Antiquities, said: “This parade will make all Egyptians proud of the country”. Hoang Dung (translation)

Among the mummies were kings Ramses II, Seti I, Seqenenre and Tuthmosis III, and there were also four queens: Ahmose-Nefertari, Tiye, Meritamun and Hatshepsut. Photo: AFP The procession of the 22 pharaohs and the queen, including the most powerful ancient queen of Egypt, took place on the evening of April 3 to bring the royal mummies to a new resting place. Photo: AFP. Performers dressed in ancient Egyptian costumes parade at the start of the parade of 22 royal Egyptian mummies departing from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s Tahrir Square. Photo: AFP The parade route starts from the Egyptian Museum, a former mummified site near Tahrir Square, to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Egypt’s first Muslim capital, al -Fustat. Photo: AFP Stone coffins are decorated with sculptures and inscriptions. Photo: AFP “This majestic spectacle is a new proof of the greatness of the Egyptians, the unique protection of civilization rooted in this historical depth,” said Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi. Twitter. Photo: AFP

For the procession of the mummies to the new “home”, the authorities closed the streets along the Nile. The convoy passed through the main roads in Cairo, and was greeted with 21 cannons when reaching the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This museum also officially opened yesterday, April 3. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was present at the welcome ceremony. The convoy carrying 22 Egyptian pharaohs went along the capital Cairo. Photo: RT Performing art performance at the foot of the pyramid. Photo: RT Photo: RT Photo: RT Photo: RT Overview of the procession. Source: RT Archaeologist Zahi Hawass said each mummy was stored in a special casket filled with nitrogen to ensure no damage. These casks were placed on sturdy golden wagons to minimize shaking. “We chose the Civilization Museum because we wanted to display the mummies scientifically, not just for viewing as in the Egyptian Museum,” Mr. Hawass said. Car carrying the mummy of King Ramesses V. Photo: Reuters The mummies were discovered during two excavations in 1871 at Deir Al Bahari in Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. The oldest mummy is Seqenenre Tao, the last king of the 17th Dynasty, who reigned in the 16th century BC and is believed to have died. In addition, in the “parade” group there are mummies of Ramses II, Seti I and Ahmose-Nefertari. In recent weeks, Egypt has experienced a series of unfortunate incidents – including the congestion of the Suez Canal, a fatal train crash, a garment factory fire and a building collapse. apartment. These incidents “revive” the myth of the “curse of the pharaoh”. However, with 18 ancient kings and four queens finally settling down in the new and spacious home, perhaps no one will ever repeat the goosebumps again.

The convoy transported 22 royal mummies on the streets of Cairo, Egypt, on the night of 3/4. (Photo: AP) Spectacular scene during royal mummy parade in Cairo, Egypt. (Image: Reuters) Mummies of the 18 kings and four queens were relocated from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat. (Photo: EPA) Performers perform near the pyramid at the royal mummification ceremony. (Image: Reuters) People gathered on both sides of the road to watch the parade. (Photo: AP) Overview of the ceremony to transfer 22 royal Egyptian mummies from the air. (Image: Reuters) The caravan of mummies departed from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. (Image: Reuters) All 22 royal mummies were carefully preserved during their movement. (Image: Reuters) The procession wears formal Egyptian attire. (Image: Reuters) The Egyptian Orchestra serves the march of royal mummies. (Image: Reuters) The mummification cart is designed to mimic the ancient boats used to bring deceased pharaohs to their mausoleums. (Photo: AP) The parade also aimed to showcase Egypt’s tourism potential to the international community. (Image: Reuters) 22 royal mummies will be housed at the Egyptian National Civilization Museum in the city of Fustat. (Image: Reuters) The city of Fustat was built after the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 641. (Image: Reuters)

On the night of April 3, the parade of 22 royal mummies from the center of Cairo (Egypt) to the new resting place – the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – became an event attracting regional and international media. . The ceremony has the participation of many famous people with dancers and guards dressed in costumes simulating the period of ancient Egyptian civilization. Besides the ceremony, netizens also paid attention to the beauty of the girl who led the procession. According to Gulf News, the girl who made netizens curious about information was Miral Mahilian. Miral has two bloodlines from England – Egypt, currently living and working in Egypt. During the ceremony, she leads a group of women parading, holding an ancient person’s sundial in hand. Before being noticed at the parade, Miral had many years in the fashion industry. She is the model that often appears in commercial advertisements in this North African country. In the last few years, the leader of the Egyptian royal mummy parade has gradually stepped into the acting profession. In 2017, she played a small role in the first installment of the Kalbash series starring Egyptian star Amir Karara. In the same year, she appeared in the movie The Monkey Talking. The female model’s acting talent is still quite small, stopping at 3 movies. After the “Golden Pharaoh’s Parade”, Miral Mahilian shared her feelings on her personal page: “It is a great pride and honor to be a part of this historic day. No words can be described. the feeling of accompanying the great pharaohs in the parade “. The online community left a comment that Miral Mahilian’s appearance has a mysterious, charismatic look after dressing to form an ancient Egyptian woman with black hair, bold eyeliner, and pharaoh’s costume. . After the ceremony, the number of Miral Mahilian’s followers on social networks also increased rapidly. In real life, the beauty of the female model is somewhat different from the image that is interested in the public. In everyday images shared with followers, Miral follows a modern dress. She has brown hair and often has bold eyebrows that accentuate her face.

In honor of the pharaohs, Egypt held a large-scale parade, with beautiful artistic performances to bring ancient kings to a new resting place. Photo: AFP. Under the strict supervision of the security network, 22 mummies were carried in special vehicles, starting a 7 km journey from the Egyptian Museum – the old storage site – to the National Civilization Museum. The new Egypt, according to AFP. Photo: Reuters. Accompanying the vehicles carrying the mummies were masquerade artists, dancers and cavalry. The entire opening ceremony and the journey to move the mummies was broadcast live on Egyptian state television. Screenshots. Both pedestrians and vehicles are prohibited from entering Tahrir Square, the two old and new museums, as well as the parade route. Photo: Reuters. Dubbed the Golden Parade of the Pharaohs, the carriage carrying the mummies of 18 kings and four queens goes in order: the oldest first and the generations that follow. Each mummy is carried in a private car decorated in ancient Egyptian style. Photo: AFP. Speaking about the parade, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said: “This majestic spectacle is a testament to the greatness of a unique civilization stretching through a long history.” AFP. An image of a coffin containing a pharaoh’s mummy inside the carriage at the parade. Pictures were broadcast on the national television of Egypt on 3/4. The mummies were placed in special containers filled with nitrogen gas, similar to those in a museum display cabinet. Photo: Reuters. Each carriage carrying the mummy has the name of the pharaoh inside. Outside, the car is decorated in two colors of yellow and black, and is equipped with a shock absorber to ensure the mummy and valuables inside are not disturbed during the trip. Photo: AFP. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the new resting site of 22 pharaohs, is a structure of sleek low-rise buildings, atop a pyramid, built in the middle of a large campus. Photo: AFP. Upon reaching the “new home”, the mummies will be restored for 15 days in the laboratory and then put on display. Photo: AFP. Salima Ikram, professor of Egyptology at the American University in Cairo, said at the “new home” the mummies would be stored under more thorough conditions, including increased control of temperature and humidity. Photo: AFP. Waleed el-Batoutti, an adviser to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, told state television: “The new museum has the facilities needed to preserve (mummies) and modern laboratories. Best. It’s one of the best museums we have. ”In the photo, the makeup artists took a break after the March 3 parade. Attending the parade on April 3 in Cairo, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said: “The parade is significantly more emotional than simply moving the mummies. the history of Egyptian civilization unfolds before the eyes “. Photo: AFP. Egypt discovered 100 coffins 2,500 years old, inside with mummies Egypt on 14-11 announced the discovery of more than 100 intact coffins, dating back more than 2,500 years ago at Saqqara cemetery, Cairo capital, Egypt.