October
20
/ 2020
Once again archaeologists at a famous necropolis in Egypt have made astonishing discoveries. They have uncovered many ancient Egyptian coffins that are perfectly preserved. The most recently discovered ancient Egyptian coffins were all sealed, which means they have been completely undisturbed for over two thousand years! The treasure trove was found at the Saqqara necropolis, which is located about 19 miles (30 km) south of Cairo and west of the Nile River. Saqqara served as the necropolis for the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis. The Saqqara UNESCO World Heritage site is the location of the world-famous Pyramid of Djoser (or Step Pyramid), as well as a number of mastaba tombs. In total, there are 11 pyramids at Saqqara, as well
