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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Sobek - The Untold Story

Ancient Egyptian crocodile mummies reveal surprising secret about a lost species worshipped over 2,000 years ago

Ancient crocodile mummies from Kom Ombo are revealing new secrets about Egyptian religion. DNA analysis identified a forgotten species, the West African crocodile, in sacred offerings. Scientists also found evidence that wild crocodiles were hunted for religious rituals. These findings reshape our understanding of ancient Egyptian biodiversity and practices. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Ancient Egyptians mummified thousands of crocodiles at Kom Ombo. Modern DNA has finally revealed where the sacred reptiles came from

Ancient Egyptians mummified thousands of crocodiles at Kom Ombo. Modern DNA has finally revealed where the sacred reptiles came from

For more than 2,000 years, the Temple of Kom Ombo on the banks of the Nile stood as one of ancient Egypt's most important centres of crocodile worship. Dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god associated with the Nile, fertility and royal power, the temple attracted pilgrims who offered mummified crocodiles…

The Times of India · Aug 3

Was Assassin's Creed Origins' Egypt the best open world in the series?

Was Assassin's Creed Origins' Egypt the best open world in the series?

Getting lost in history in Assassin's Creed Origins.

PC Gamer · Jul 15

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Bored Panda · Mar 17, 2025

Mummified crocodile’s gut scan sheds light on ancient Egyptian sacrifice ritual

Reptile had just eaten a fish before it was captured and killed as offering to crocodile god Sobek, scientists say

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2024

Field Museum’s newest dinosaur crowned ‘Sobek’

Of 31,000-plus online votes cast to name the Spinosaurus fossil, Sobek was tops, beating out Sandy, Sabah.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 14, 2023

Ten crocodile mummies found by archaeologists in undisturbed Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists have found ten well preserved crocodile mummies dating back possibly more than 2,500 years at an undisturbed Egyptian tomb which were likely sacrificed to a fertility god

Daily Mirror · Jan 20, 2023

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