The mummy, the remains of a man named Hekashepes, is believed to be one of the oldest and most complete non-royal mummies ever found in Egypt. It was discovered in a 15 meter deep pit near the Saqqara cemetery. Burial place south of Cairo in which three more graves were found
It was also discovered the largest mummies ever excavated in an ancient tomb. It is believed to belong to a man named “Knum Jedev” who was a priest, inspector and commander of the nobility. The other is the mummy of a man named “Meri”, a high-ranking official of the palace nicknamed He is known as the “Keeper of Secrets”, which allows him to perform special religious rituals.
The mummy of a judge and writer, Fetek, is believed to have been buried in a nearby tomb. This is the place where the largest group of statues was discovered. Several other items, including pottery, were also found in the tomb.
Ali Abu Deshish, another archaeologist involved in the excavation, said: “This finding is very important. because it connects the king with the people associated with them.”
The excavation team said All items were unearthed during a year-long excavation. Under the ancient stone cabinet insidetombSaqqara and dates back to the 5th and 6th dynasties of the ancient kingdom era. which lasts from 2500 BC to 2100 BC
Saqqara is a burial site that has been in use for over 3,000 years and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in Memphis ancient egyptian capital and is home to more than ten pyramids Including a step pyramid near where the crater containing the mummy was found
Thursday’s discovery was just one day long. After an expert in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor said that They have discovered complete inhabited cities since the Roman era. Dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, archaeologists say They found dozens of burial sites during the New Kingdom era. which lasts from 1800 BC to 1600 BC That includes residential buildings, towers, and what they call “Smelter” with pots, tools and Roman coins
Egypt has revealed the discoveryarcheologyThere have been many important events in recent years. as part of efforts to revitalize the tourism industry The government hopes that the Grand Egyptian Museum which is scheduled to open this year After many years of delays will attract 30 million tourists per year by 2028.
While critics accuse the Egyptian government of paying attention to the findings, it has attracted media attention. rather than serious academic research to attract more tourism.
