Mummified cats were among the cache of animals and birds unearthed. EPA
Statues of cats are displayed at the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt's Saqqara after they were excavated in a recent dig. EPA
According to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, archaeologists found the remains of lion cubs, as well as one large animal that is believed to be a lion or lioness. EPA
The artefacts were discovered at Saqqara Necropolis. EPA
A mummified lion is displayed at the exhibition, which was unveiled on Saturday. EPA
Several mummified cats were also discovered. EPA
Radar scans are needed on three further mummies to determine if they were lions. EPA
A rare large stone scarab is also on display. EPA
The recovery of a mummified lion is rare. EPA
Egypt's Minister of Antiquities Khaled el-Anany, centre, said digs were uncovering 'hundreds of objects' in the area. EPA
The Saqqara plateau hosted at least 11 pyramids. EPA
Pharaonic masks are displayed in Saqqara, south of Cairo. EPA
Mummified cats were among the cache of animals and birds unearthed. EPA
Statues of cats are displayed at the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Egypt's Saqqara after they were excavated in a recent dig. EPA
According to the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, archaeologists found the remains of lion cubs, as well as one large animal that is believed to be a lion or lioness. EPA
The artefacts were discovered at Saqqara Necropolis. EPA
A mummified lion is displayed at the exhibition, which was unveiled on Saturday. EPA
Several mummified cats were also discovered. EPA
Radar scans are needed on three further mummies to determine if they were lions. EPA
A rare large stone scarab is also on display. EPA
The recovery of a mummified lion is rare. EPA
Egypt's Minister of Antiquities Khaled el-Anany, centre, said digs were uncovering 'hundreds of objects' in the area. EPA
The Saqqara plateau hosted at least 11 pyramids. EPA
Pharaonic masks are displayed in Saqqara, south of Cairo. EPA
Mummified cats were among the cache of animals and birds unearthed. EPA
History unearthed: Rare mummified lion cubs among artefacts on show at new Egyptian exhibit
The linen-wrapped animals were discovered in an archaeological cache that also included birds and crocodiles
