The Cat in Ancient EgyptAn informative guide to the relationship between humans and cats in the ancient Egyptian world. Cats can be seen in ancient Egyptian homes, temples, and adorning the heads of their gods. Cats in Egypt were probably domesticated by around 4,000 BC from wild ancestors. Over the following centuries, they became popular household pets. In The Cat in Ancient Egypt, Dr Malek draws on a vast range of artistic and written sources to show how cats became one