Sacred Cat Rug
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Possibly the world's oldest rug, this Egyptian relic is woven entirely from ancient cat hair and once carried a mummified human foot.

šŸ“œ Ancient Egyptian relic, possibly the world's oldest rug.
šŸ” Woven from cat hair, it once contained a mummified human foot.

Why Go

šŸ± Unique artifact made entirely of cat hair
šŸ‘£ Intriguing history involving a mummified human foot
šŸ‘» Said to carry a curse, adding to its mystique
šŸ›ļø Housed in the architecturally unique Villa Zorayda Museum

Why Avoid

šŸ“ø Photography not permitted in the rug's display room
āš ļø Legend says touching the rug brings misfortune

Tips

šŸ—£ļø Audio tours available in English, Spanish, and French
šŸ“ Located on the second floor of the museum

Cost

šŸ’° Adults $10, kids 7-12 $5, kids 6 and under free.

Hours

šŸ•’ Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm (closed major holidays).

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