What ancient culture ate hyenas?

Centuries ago, ancient Egyptians would capture, breed and domesticate hyenas and then use them as a food source. Ancient Egypt was a civilization found in Northeastern Africa and reached down to the lower parts of the Nile River. The ancient Egyptians are credited with many achievements in the fields of construction, surveying, mathematics and so much more.

They built the pyramids, created irrigation systems, created many other agricultural production techniques and even created an effective system of medicine. Hieroglyphics was one of the ways the Ancient Egyptians documented their history and events. Hieroglyphics are still found today in the ancient ruins of Egypt.