Mummified crocodiles discovered in Egyptian tomb
Published: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:54 AM EST
(CNN) - Archeologists have unearthed crocodile mummies from a tomb in Egypt.
They made the discovery during an excavation in 2019, near the city of Aswan.
The tomb contained five skeletons and five skulls of large crocodiles, dating back to before 304 B.C.
The crocodiles are thought to be from two different species.
Archeologists believe the remains were buried as part of a ritual honoring an ancient Egyptian god linked to crocodiles.
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