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Egypt tomb: Sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years unearthed in Saqqara

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A total of 27 sarcophagi buried more than 2,500 years ago have been unearthed by archaeologists in an ancient Egyptian necropolis.

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BBC News

Egypt tomb: Sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years unearthed in Saqqara

The 27 wooden coffins are said to have lain undisturbed inside a well at an ancient necropolis.

4 years ago·United Kingdom

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Yahoo News

Archaeologists unearth 27 coffins at Egypt's Saqqara pyramid

Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed more than two dozen ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo, an official said Monday. The sarcophagi have remained unopened since they were buried more than 2,500 years ago near the famed Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, said Neveine el-Arif, a spokeswomen for the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Footage shared by the ministry showed colorful sarcophagi decorated with ancient Egyptian hi…

4 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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News18 India

Sarcophagi Buried for 2500 Years Unearthed by Archaeologists in Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis

The vast Saqqara necropolis is located around 16 kilometres (10 miles) south of the famed Giza pyramids. It is part of the ancient city of Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and hosts the colossal Step Pyramid of Djoser.

4 years ago·India

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The Independent

Unopened sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years found in Egypt tomb

Sealed coffins were found well-preserved with their original colours intact

4 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Egypt discovers 27 sarcophagi more than 2,500 years old

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered 27 coffins at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, a burial ground that is also home to one of the world's oldest pyramids, the ministry of tourism and antiquities said.

4 years ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Egypt breakthrough: Hopes raised for major royal discovery after 27 sarcophagi found

EGYPT officials announced the discovery of 27 sarcophagi buried for 2,500 years in Saqqara, and Dr Chris Naunton revealed to Express.co.uk why the find could lead to uncovering a famous lost royal.

4 years ago·United Kingdom

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