Another discovery gives archaeologists clues to Egypt’s glorious and religious past.
South of Cairo in Lahoun, Faoum, 57 ancient Egyptian tombs were found, reveals Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. Fifty-three stone tombs were excavated last year. Some of the oldest tombs originated from the first and second dynasties in Egypt, around 2750 B.C., whereas others came from the 18th dynasty. Decorative markings of ancient deities called Horus, Hathor, Khnum, and Amun were found in 31 tombs dating back 030-1840 B.C. One of the oldest tombs remains intact with what is called a wooden sarcophagus – an elaborately decorated coffin – and inside is a preserved mummy wrapped in linen cloth and adorned with religious inscriptions. These texts found in the Book of the Dead, it is believed, make the dead pass through the underworld. Distinguished people, like the pharaohs, are usually mummified.
Contributing archaeologists are Zahi Hawass and Abdel Rahman El-Ayadi, archaeological mission head.
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