Archeology of mummified dog in ancient Egypt

Archaeological results show that many parasites suck blood on mummy bodies of these ancient Egyptian dogs.

Recently, scientists have conducted research and revealed many archaeological evidence about the cause of the death of ancient Egyptian mummies. Thereby, experts claim that it is the blood-sucking parasites that have caused hundreds and millions of dogs of Ai Egypt to die.

Close up of the mummy of a dog infected with parasites

Jean-Bernard Huchet researcher at the National Museum of Natural History in Paris and colleagues Françoise Dunand, Roger Lichtenberg of the University of Strasbourg (France) have discovered traces of parasites on dog remains. These infected dog mummies were found in the crypt surrounding a Roman fort - built in the late third century in Egypt.

Huchet told Livescience: "Among the hundreds of mummies for research, many of them are in bone or still in bandages. Unfortunately, many of the remains have been damaged a lot by the thief."

Ticks still hide behind his ears for this

Conducting further research, scientists found that many dogs were attacked by ticks and there are still those that still cling to their feathers or hide behind their left ears. Gradually, these ticks multiply and spread to many other dogs. It will infect many diseases for potentially fatal hosts.

Archaeologists also discovered that the blood-sucking louse is clinging to dog's hair, it will cause a puppy to become feverish and eventually invade the cell, causing premature death for puppies.

Currently, archaeologists continue to study. But experts say these archaeological evidence will give them a clearer view of the source of the disease throughout history, providing clues about the spread of parasitic diseases and revealing concerns. Parasite system with human-animal development.