Therefore, it's no surprise that animals were one of the main themes throughout ancient Near Eastern art. Images of animals took on many forms, including pottery, sculptures, carvings and metalwork.

He is the author of Faces of Pharaohs, Transport in Ancient Egypt and Fighting Pharaohs: Weapons and Warfare in Ancient Egypt. He is also the chairman of the Manchester Ancient Egypt Society.

For ten nights, animal lovers brought their furry friends to "On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt" at ...

But the ancient artists actually incorporated bumps ... only needing a few added painted lines to capture the outlines of the animals. The art can help viewers connect with the people who made ...

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Dr. Mark Robinson from the University of Exeter noted that the art offers a glimpse into how the first settlers perceived their environment and their relationship with animals. He said ...

Assistant archaeologist Beth Asbury said: "The ancient Egyptians were keen observers of the natural world. "Depictions have survived of animals, such as giraffes, hippos, monkeys, dogs ...

ancient Greeks and Romans of all ages enjoyed animal companions of many different species, from insects to mammals. However, for all the pets found so far in ancient literature and art, owners’ ...