Egypt discovers the tomb of Pharaoh’s wife More than half a hundred wooden coffins were found. 4 thousand years of artifacts
Egypt discovers the tomb of Pharaoh’s wife – SoDney Morning Herald reported that Egypt to discover more archaeological excavations It is the tomb of one of the wives of King Teti. The first pharaoh of the 6th dynasty of ancient Egypt. Located near the pyramidal pyramids At the Great Tomb of Sakkhara South of Cairo, about 4,000 years old.
Inside the cemetery, found a wooden coffin. 54 Coffins in the Egyptian Empire or the New Kingdom And other ancient artifacts about 3,000-4,000 years old
An ancient coffin is on display that Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass and his team unearthed in a vast necropolis filled with burial shafts, coffins and mummies dating back to the New Kingdom 3000 BC, Monday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Saqqara, south of Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
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Mr. Sahee Havass Archaeologists and head of the cemetery excavations say the temple used to make Queen Nearit’s mummies. It is near the pyramid of Swami. Pharaoh Teti, the first pharaoh of the 6 Egyptian
Archaeologists have also found a long papyrus. 4 m. Containing text about the Book of the Dead, which is a collection of prayers to guide the souls into the underworld in ancient Egypt.
An ancient coffin is on display that Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass and his team unearthed in a vast necropolis filled with burial shafts, coffins and mummies dating back to the New Kingdom 3000 BC, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Saqqara, south of Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
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In addition Also discovered at least several mummified coffins and spears. 22 Book deep down 12 m.
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Archeology said the mummy sarcophagus found in Sakkara was probably built in the New Kingdom era, which ruled Egypt during 1570-1609 BC
The mummy’s sarcophagus, carved into portraits and brightly painted. Many of the coffins are still in very good condition and still find ancient games. Statues and masks too
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Mr Hawass said the discovery would require rewriting of the history of Sakkara and the kingdom.
The former archeology minister said archaeologists have been working in excavations near Pharaoh Teti pyramids for a decade, and the find is a success that comes as a result of the cooperation of the ministry and the ZA center. Hee Havas at the Alexandria Library
CORRECTS DAY OF WEEK TO SUNDAY — A trove of ancient artifacts on display that Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass and his team unearthed in a vast necropolis, in Saqqara, south of Cairo, Egypt, Monday, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
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The Sakkhara Excavation Site is part of Memphis. The capital of the Egyptian empire, home to the Giza pyramids and many smaller pyramids, descends at Abu Sir. Dashur and Abu Ruvej, whose educational organization science And the culture of the United Nations or UNESCO is registered as a World Heritage Site. 50 Last year
An archaeologist brushes ancient skulls for the media on display that Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass and his team unearthed in a vast necropolis filled with burial shafts, coffins and mummies dating back to the New Kingdom 3000 BC, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Saqqara, south of Cairo, Egypt. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)
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Not long ago Egypt promotes new archaeological discoveries To attract tourists to Egypt
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Egypt tourism has been sluggish for years due to political turmoil and violence. Since the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak is freed from a long-reigning leader. Followed by the coup Until recently, were affected by the coronavirus outbreak.-19 Causing tourists to drop from 13.1 millionPeople last year 2562 Only left 350,000 People in 2020
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