Clips show neutron tomography of animal coffin.Archaeologists have described the contents of six sealed ancient Egyptian animal coffins.The mummification of animals was a widespread practice in ancient Egypt and previous research has suggested some mummified animals were believed to be physical incarnations of deities.Others may have represented offerings to deities or have been used in ritual performances.

Clips show neutron tomography of animal coffin.Archaeologists have described the contents of six sealed ancient Egyptian animal coffins.The mummification of animals was a widespread practice in ancient Egypt and previous research has suggested some mummified animals were believed to be physical incarnations of deities.Others may have represented offerings to deities or have been used in ritual performances.