The ongoing archaeological paintings in Egypt led to the discovery of 80 other ancient coffins just a few weeks after the announcement of the initial discovery.
Authorities revealed last month that they had discovered thirteen coffins completely sealed in the necropolis of the Saqqarah Desert, believed to have served the ancient capital of ancient Egypt, Memphis.
Subsequent research revealed that there were a total of 59 sarcophagus hidden in a burial well, said Antiquities Minister Khaled El-Anany, at the time who believed the discovery was “the beginning of the wonderful discovery. “
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Yesterday, October 19, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced a massive discovery in the ancient Saqqarah necropolis, with Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, revealing that more than 80 coffins had been discovered.
Archaeologists also discovered colorful, golden statues buried next to sarcophagus. Although they have been buried for thousands of years, the coffins have been preserved incredibly well, with faces painted with colors and patterns that are still obviously visible on the surface.
Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly joined el-Anany to inspect the new discovery, and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said the prime minister ” wanted to ” move to the burial site to ” see first-hand the new discoveries and coffins that were revealed internally. the tree. ‘
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Madbouly reportedly thanked the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Supreme Council of Antiquities for “the archaeologists’ efforts for unprecedented discoveries. “
In return, el-Anany thanked the prime minister and the government for their findings. The ministry says the government’s encouragement has brought to the final touch of many archaeological projects “that have been praised around the world. “
Speaking after the discovery of the 59 coffins before this month, el-Anany said he was proud of archaeologists for continuing his paintings on the coronavirus epidemic and for effectively discovering ‘more mystery and secrets about our wonderful civilization’.
The full main points of the most recent discovery are expected to be announced in the coming weeks at a press conference in Saqqarah, once the government has finished documenting the discovery.
In addition to harboring dozens of burials, the Memphis necropolis also houses the remarkable pyramids of Giza and the smaller pyramids of Abu Sir, Dahshur and Abu Ruwaysh.
In the 1970s, the Memphis ruins were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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