Bear in ancient Egypt from predynastic periods till the new kingdom period

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Assistant professor and Head of Tourism Guidance department in Higher Institute for Specific Studies - El Haram (Egypt)

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This article examines the presence of the bear in ancient Egyptian civilization from predynastic periods till the time of the new kingdom, The ancient Egyptians know only one kind of bears, a Syrian Bear which called in ancient Egyptian language as Htmt, the Syrian race is yellowish-brown or greyish-white According to the different records, It was being brought either by hunting or trading or as a part of Syrian tribute, cause such these rare animals were entering joy and happiness to the kings and their families

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