Bear

The Bear in Ancient Egypt


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The Syrian Brown Bear appears in New Kingdom tribute scenes, being led on leashes. The pharaoh Sahure of the 5th Dynasty is recorded as having bears imported to Egypt to become part of his royal zoo. According to Athenaios of Naucratis, a captive white bear was housed by Ptolemy II in his private zoo at Alexandria.

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