Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 1,700-year-old "falcon shrine," complete with the remains of 15 headless falcons on a pedestal, as well as a stone monument depicting two unknown gods.

A falcon is seen during a falcon show in 6th of October city, Giza province, Egypt, on Feb. 7, 2020. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa) ...

Ritual use of animal sacrifice is not unusual in Ancient Egypt and animals were frequently mummified throughout the Old, Middle, New Kingdom and onward. But a new discovery at the port of Berenike on ...

A rare mummified falcon from Egypt that dates back about 2,600 years is to go on sale this week at Abu Dhabi Art, where it is priced at Dh329,324 ($89,660). The mummy, which is in its original ...