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North Saqqara, where many baboon remains have been found, was destroyed by the late 8th century C.E., putting the final nail in the proverbial coffin of mummified, sacred baboons.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
The sacred baboon was a recurring theme in ancient Egyptian art and religion.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
Intriguingly, our insights into the sourcing of sacred baboons illuminate another enduring enigma: the likely location of the fabled kingdom of Punt.
—Nathaniel J. Dominy, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2021
The mummified creature is Papio hamadryas, the sacred baboon.
—Nathaniel J. Dominy, Scientific American, 1 Nov. 2021
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Word History
Etymology
from its veneration by the ancient Egyptians
First Known Use
circa 1889, in the meaning defined above
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“Sacred baboon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacred%20baboon. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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