A total of thirteen coffins were discovered before this month, the discovery of 14 most announced through officials this weekend.
Experts said discovery is one of the largest of its kind.
Images published through Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities show well-preserved coffins that are colorfully painted, along with other smaller objects.
On a weekend broadcast, the ministry said, “Early studies imply that these coffins are absolutely closed and have not been opened since they were buried. “
He continued: “Most likely several of them are in the aspect of the well where a number of archaeological connections have been found. “
He added that identity processes will be underway and that “more secrets” will be shared at a press conference in the coming days.
Although it learned earlier, the ministry delayed any announcements until the minister of antiquities, Khaled al-Anani, was able to stop at the site, where he thanked the staff who ran in difficult conditions.
Saqqara has been an active burial site for more than 3,000 years; served as a necropolis in Memphis, the capital of Egypt.
In 1979, it was identified as a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
The promotion of archaeological discoveries in Egypt has become more important in recent years to revive the country’s tourism industry.
In 2019, a total of 20 ancient coffins were discovered in the Egyptian city of Luxor.
That same year, mummified animals and cat statues were found near a pyramid site in Saqqarah.