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Archaeologists find 4,500 bodies in an ancient Islamic necropolis in Spain 

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Archaeologists find 4,500 bodies in an ancient Islamic necropolis hidden for more than 1,000 years in Spain Experts discovered the 4,500 bodies in Tauste district near Zaragoza in Spain  Andalusian Islamic era spanned from 711-1492 so the tombs are 1,000 years old Remains will be cataloged, stored for research and studied over coming years By … Read more

Egyptian officials unveil 100 sarcophagi found in vast necropolis near Cairo

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Egyptian antiquities officials on Saturday announced the discovery of at least 100 ancient coffins, some with mummies inside, and around 40 gilded statues in a vast Pharaonic necropolis south of Cairo. The colourful, sealed sarcophagi and statues that were buried more than 2,500 years ago were displayed in a makeshift exhibit at the feet of … Read more

More than 80 ancient coffins are discovered at the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt 

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Egypt has unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in the vast Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, announcing the discovery of more than 80 sarcophagi.  The Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said in a statement that archaeologists had found the collection of colourful, sealed caskets which were buried more than 2,500 years ago. Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly … Read more

Archaeology: Egyptian experts unearth 13 sealed wooden coffins in the desert necropolis of Saqqara

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Archaeologists have uncovered 13 completely sealed wooden coffins in the desert necropolis of Saqqara, Egypt, that date back around 2,500 years. Located 19 miles south of Cairo, the vast burial complex — which features the step pyramid of Djoser and flat-roofed tombs — served the ancient capital of Memphis. While thousands of sarcophagi have been found interred … Read more