Egypt has announced the discovery of a collection of more than thirteen intact sealed coffins dating back 2500 years.
The coffins were discovered at an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis in Giza, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement.
The coffins, as well as 3 sealed niches, were found inside an 11-meter-deep well, according to the statement.
Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anany and Mostafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), saw Sunday and inspected the excavation of the well.
“This discovery marks the largest number of coffins discovered at the same burial since the discovery of Asasif’s hideout,” the minister said, referring to the discovery of 30 ancient coffins in October 2019 at Asasif Cemetery in Luxor Province in Upper Egypt.
“The discovery in Saqqara includes a glorious collection of colorful wooden coffins whose colors and inscriptions are still in good condition despite the passage of 2500 years,” said Waziri, who heads the Egyptian archaeological project in Saqqara, Xinhua.
Waziri said the precise number of coffins unearthed, as well as the identity and titles of their owners, have still been determined.
But, he added, they will be discovered in the coming days as the excavation paintings continue.
“The project is proceeding with the excavation of the and is expected to lead to many other new discoveries of wells, colored wooden coffins and statues,” added the director of the SCA.
Early studies revealed that the coffins are completely sealed and have been opened since they were buried inside the well, according to the ministry. (Xinhua / NAN)
Egypt has announced the discovery of a collection of more than thirteen intact sealed coffins dating back to Array.
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