This lion cub was about eight months old when it was mummified. Until today's announcement, only one mummified lion was known from ancient Egypt.
Photograph by Supreme Council of Antiquities of EgyptThe discovery was made in Saqqara, where the remains of hundreds of mummified cats have been found.
Photograph by Khaled Desouki, AFP, GettyThis mummified crocodile was also found recently at Saqqara.
Photograph by Khaled Desouki, AFP, GettyThe ancient Egyptians mummified millions of animals. These cat mummies would have served as votive offerings to gods.
Photograph by Samer Abdallah, Picture Alliance, GettyAlong with animal mummies, dozens of 2,500-year-old animal statues were also discovered.
Photograph by Khaled Desouki, AFP, Getty