59 newly-unearthed ancient coffins unveiled

Egyptian authorities have unveiled a collection of 59 intact and sealed 26th Dynasty coffins, which were recently
59 newly-unearthed ancient coffins unveiled

Egyptian authorities have unveiled a collection of 59 intact and sealed 26th Dynasty coffins, which were recently unearthed by an archaeological mission at the Saqqara Necropolis. On Saturday, the collection was unveiled in the presence of 60 ambassadors and international media representatives, the Al Ahram online newspaper said in a report. While 40 anthropoid painted coffins were placed in a large tent, the rest were on display inside tombs. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled El-Enaby said an Egyptian mission started re-excavating the site two months ago and succeeded to uncover a burial shaft 11 metres deep where there were more than 13 anthropoid intact and sealed coffins. (IANS)

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