🦆🎯 Hunting Birds in Ancient Egypt – The Art of Daily Life on Stone From the tomb of Kagemni at Saqqara, we see one of the most vivid scenes of Old Kingdom life: a group of men pulling a rope tied to a large net filled with birds — ducks, geese, and many other species. These detailed carvings don’t just show hunting; they reflect abundance, skill, and the Egyptians’ close connection to nature. Such depictions remind us that food, rituals, and daily activities were all part of the eternal life t

Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used to break the necks of birds before slaughtering them? Yes, some archaeological evidence suggests that the ancient Egyptians may have broken the bird’s neck first before slaughtering it, especially in religious rituals or when preparing poultry for consumption. In certain tomb and temple carvings, butchers are depicted holding birds in a way that suggests they might have snapped the neck to render the bird unconscious or kill it quickly before cutting