IFL Science
By Maddy Chapman November 10, 2023
In 1905, the remains of mummified baboons were discovered in Egypt, sparking over a century of speculation as to how they came to be so far from home. Now, in a study that marries biology and history to answer questions surrounding the origin of these ancient interlopers, we finally have some idea of where they came from and how they made it to their final resting place.
The findings also shed some light on historic trade routes and the cultural significance of these primates in ancient Egypt.