Surprising Egyptian Baboons Let's Science

SCI062: Baboons in ancient Egypt held special significance, even providing the form of one of their gods. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss how recent DNA finds trace their origins to the land of Punt and reveal insights into ancient trade routes and more.

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* Mummified baboons point to the direction of the fabled land of Punt

* Baboon mummy DNA from ancient Egypt reveals location of mysterious port city not on any maps

* Baboons in Ancient Egypt





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