Discover dozens of 2,000-year-old mummies in Egypt

Polish archaeologists have unearthed a 2,000-year-old mummy collection during excavations in a large graveyard in Saqqara, northern Egypt.

The researchers noted that the first batch of mummified mummies was modest, apparently only undergoing basic mummification, bandage and directly placed into the pits found in the sand.

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New archaeologists have discovered a number of ancient mummies in Egypt.

Although the organic materials used to decorate the burial site were severely decomposed over time, a wooden coffin attracted attention thanks to a beautiful colored necklace. along with a line of hieroglyphics posted on the lid.

Besides, the equally attractive decoration has adorned the coffin to cover the mummy's feet.

"There are two very beautiful images of Anubis in a completely different blue color , " said Kuraszkiewicz, a researcher.

The jackal is considered to be the embodiment of the highly revered deity Anubis, which is related to the afterlife and is often described as a dog or a man with a dog head.

Excavations, on the west side of the pyramid at Saqqara, were initiated by Professor Karol Mysliwiec more than 20 years ago as part of a global project carried out by the Center of Mediterranean Archeology of Warsaw University. .

Archaeologists believe that there are two mummy areas located on the west side of the complex Pyoser Pyramid - the final resting place for local aristocrats including mud brick chapels and tombs. engraved on stone. Another area for ordinary or poor people was discovered above the old graveyard.

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