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TIL In 1906 a tomb (KV50) containing a well preserved mummified dog was discovered in the Valley of the Kings. Also, they found some of the dog’s belongings. They were fragrance bottle, a food bowl and a water bowl that has some inscriptions and Nile fish drawings.

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