Cats were more than pets in ancient Egypt; they were sacred protectors. Learn why they were revered and how their symbolism lives on today.

Discover the significance of ceramic hippos in ancient Egypt—crafted from blue-green faience, these tomb figures symbolized water, fertility, and protection in the afterlife.

"Ma’at, both a revered goddess and a powerful philosophy, symbolized truth, justice, and cosmic harmony in ancient Egypt. From guiding pharaohs in law and civil life to determining souls’ fates in the afterlife’s heart-weighing ritual, Ma’at was central...

Delve into the mythology of Hathor (Het-Heru)—a central deity embodying love, joy, beauty, music, fertility, and motherhood. Often shown as a cow-headed woman or lioness, Hathor nurtures and protects, especially in the afterlife. Learn about her worship, her...

The Dendera Temple complex is located in Dendera, Egypt. It is an ancient site that primarily features the Temple of Hathor, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, who was associated with love, beauty, music, and motherhood in ancient Egyptian...

The goddess Taweret was a protector of women and children. Like the Egyptian god Bes, she offered protection to pregnant women.   During the Discoveries team's visit to the Luxor Museum, we saw several small amulets resembling a standing Taweret. It...

Ancient Egypt was cat country. The fertile Nile Valley and the arid surrounding desert were home to no less than seven species of cat, ranging from big cats like the great lion to the small desert cat that...