With the rise of Islam, cats were admired for their cleanliness. Long after the fall of ancient Egypt, cats remained important in that part of the world. Cats also protected villages by killing venomous snakes, earning the admiration and respect of the Egyptian people. In ancient Egypt cats were seen as the highest form of poise and grace, a sentiment that continues to this day. In ancient Egypt that they were mummified so they too could go to the afterlife. In Canada currently 30% of households own a cat, making the cat the most popular pet. Cats were considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians and the cat goddess, Bastet, was highly revered. As cats could control vermin, they helped increase yields and became appreciated by farmers.
Desert cats were probably drawn to the rodents feeding on crops. Ancient Egyptian Civilization has had a profound impact on the way contemporary society functions.Īlthough not the most useful animal ever domesticated, cats are skilled hunters and beloved companions. Finally, Egyptian medicine was highly developed and became the foundation for how medicine is practiced in the present. Beauty and cosmetics are a multi billion dollar industry that was founded by the Egyptians thousands of years ago. Cat ownership was pioneered and shaped by the Egyptians. Many aspects of day to day life still relevant to the modern world were laid out by the ancient Egyptians. Ancient Egypt was a civilization rich in culture.
