China News Service, September 22. According to a report by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on the 21st, Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed 27 ancient coffins more than 2500 years ago in an ancient Egyptian cemetery.
Data Map: The Step Pyramid in the Saqqara area, south of Cairo, Egypt.
According to reports, these sarcophagi were found in a well in Saqqara, south of the capital Cairo. The ancient coffins have a history of more than 2,500 years.
Local officials said that 13 ancient coffins were found in early September, and 14 more were found later.
Experts say this is one of the biggest discoveries in similar activities.
The published images show that the objects unearthed by archaeologists include brightly colored, well-preserved wooden coffins and other smaller artifacts.
The Ministry of Antiquities of Egypt said in a statement on the 19th local time, “The initial research shows that these coffins were completely closed after being buried and have not been opened.” The department also said that it hopes to have a press conference in the next few days. "More secrets" are disclosed on the Internet.
Currently, the excavation work is continuing, and experts are trying to determine more details about the source of the coffin.
The Saqqara area where the wooden coffins were found is located about 16 kilometers south of the famous Giza Pyramids and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The famous Djoser Pyramid (also known as the Step Pyramid) is also located in this area.
In recent years, Egypt has stepped up its efforts to publicize archaeological discoveries in order to revive the tourism industry.