Ancient Egypt

By isla.ingall
  • 3025 BCE

    Cats appear in Ancient Egypt.

  • 2475 BCE

    Numerous mummified cats were found in tombs and statues.

  • 2000 BCE

    Cats began to be associated with the sun god.

  • 1000 BCE

    Egyptians began attributing divine characteristics to cats.

  • 500 BCE

    Pilgrims left cat statues as offerings.