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North Saqqara, where many baboon remains have been found, was destroyed by the late 8th century C.E., putting the final nail in the proverbial coffin of mummified, sacred baboons.—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 The sacred baboon was a recurring theme in ancient Egyptian art and religion.—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024 Intriguingly, our insights into the sourcing of sacred baboons illuminate another enduring enigma: the likely location of the fabled kingdom of Punt.—Nathaniel J. Dominy, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2021 The mummified creature is Papio hamadryas, the sacred baboon.—Nathaniel J. Dominy, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2021
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