Ritual donkey sacrifice in Israel provides insights into ancient Egyptian trade

The donkeys, found buried under a Bronze Age house in ancient Gath, near Tell es-Safi, were determined to have originated from ancient Egypt.

A decapitated donkey found in Tell es-Safi, south Israel, July 2025.

A decapitated donkey found in Tell es-Safi, south Israel, July 2025.

(photo credit: Elizabeth R. Arnold et al./Plos One)

ByJOANIE MARGULIES

JULY 10, 2025 14:50

Updated: JULY 10, 2025 18:02

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