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It is already being considered as one of the biggest discoveries of 2020. A team of archaeologists discovered at least 100 sarcophagi, more than 2,500 years old, perfectly preserved, in the archaeological zone of Sakkara, south of Cairo, where the famous Djoser’s pyramid of steps.
In a statement, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities reported the discovery of “three new wells”, within which was a collection of “colored and sealed sarcophagi for more than 2,500 years”, where the remains of the ancient ones were found. Egyptian leaders.
“This is something that makes the discovery special,” Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of the General Council of Antiquities, told CNN. “The quantity and quality of the coffins”.
The details of this discovery will be presented “in the coming weeks during a press conference in the archaeological area of Sakkara, after completing the archaeological and photographic documentation,” the text said, but media, such as Euronews, already describe this discovery as ” the greatest treasure discovered in the country since the beginning of the year ”.
In addition to the sarcophagi, more than 40 statuettes of deities and funeral masks were also found in a 12-meter-deep burial pit. Excavations are still ongoing.
In October 59 wooden sarcophagi were discovered in perfect condition, with their mummies, dated 2,600 years ago.
“What makes the discovery special is the quantity and quality of the coffins,” says Mostafa Waziri.
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