| Berkshire Museum's first major exhibition of the year opens to the public on Saturday, October 10, with Soulful Creatures: Animal Mummies in Ancient Egypt, on loan from New York's Brooklyn Museum. Explore the fascinating practice of animal mummification and the central role animals played in ancient Egyptian religion and daily life. Featuring remarkably preserved mummies alongside related artifacts, this exhibition combines archaeology with modern scientific imaging to uncover the beliefs, rituals, and mysteries surrounding these extraordinary objects, offering fresh insight into one of ancient Egypt's most intriguing traditions. |
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