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Roman officers kept monkeys as pets and imported them into Egypt

Dec 12, 2025, 9:20 AM10
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country in South Asia
Roman province that encompassed most of modern-day Egypt

Roman officers kept monkeys as pets and imported them into Egypt

  • The remains of 35 macaques from India were excavated in a cemetery in Berenike, Egypt.
  • Grave goods found with the monkeys indicate their status as beloved pets of high-ranking Roman officers.
  • This evidence suggests a unique aspect of Roman identity linked to exotic pet ownership and humane considerations.
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