Archaeologists have recently uncovered 80 coffins, more than 2,500 years old, still sealed at the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt. Most of these coffins contain mummies inside.
In a recent excavation at Saqqara, Egypt, archaeologists discovered 80 intact coffins dating back over 2,500 years. Many of these colorful coffins were opened by experts to examine their contents. Details of this significant discovery have been shared with the media.
Notably, some of the ancient coffins were opened in the presence of the media, attracting considerable attention.
In addition to the 2,500-year-old coffins, experts also uncovered several gilded wooden statues.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly and Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khalid el-Anany visited the site to inspect and review the newly discovered ancient coffins.
Approximately two weeks prior, Egyptian archaeologists had announced the discovery of 59 unopened, intact coffins also at Saqqara.
With these new finds, experts will require substantial time to categorize, examine, and determine the gender, names, status, and lives of the individuals entombed.
Over the years, Saqqara has been a crucial archaeological site for Egypt, yielding many important discoveries.
Not only is Saqqara known for the discovery of hundreds of ancient mummified coffins, but it is also famous worldwide for its historical monuments, including the Great Pyramid of Giza and smaller pyramids at Abu Sir, Dahshur, and Abu Ruwaysh.
Saqqara boasts at least 11 pyramids and hundreds of tombs from various periods, spanning from the First Dynasty (2920-2770 BC) to the Coptic period (295-642 AD).
