Experts crack mystery of ancient Egypt’s sacred bird mummies

DNA analysis helps work out origin of nearly 6 million mummified ibises

An ancient Egyptian mystery has been solved, according to researchers, who say they have cracked the conundrum of where millions of mummified birds came from.

Pharaohs and members of the nobility were often mummified, but the practice was not reserved for humans - cats, crocodiles, mice and mongooses are among the mummified animals that have been found.