70 Million Animal Mummies: Egypt's Dark Secret(2015)

70 Million Animal Mummies: Egypt's Dark Secret is a documentary that explores one of ancient Egypt's most puzzling practices through cutting-edge science. Using advanced medical imaging technology, researchers scan mummified animals held in museums worldwide to uncover what lies beneath their wrappings. The investigation reveals why ancient Egyptians mummified tens of millions of creatures and what role these animals played in their spiritual beliefs. Scientists venture into Egypt's underground catacombs where the mummies were originally entombed, piecing together clues about religious rituals and burial practices that shaped one of history's greatest civilizations. The film combines archaeological detective work with modern scanning techniques to answer a question that has puzzled historians for centuries.