Saqqara

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