Egypt: Detecting ancient fruits in the tomb of King Tuktankhamon
The Egyptian Supreme Heritage Council has said that eight fruit baskets have been found to be well preserved in the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamon.
The Egyptian Supreme Heritage Council has said that eight fruit baskets have been found to be well preserved in the tomb of pharaoh Tutankhamon.
A group of Egyptian archaeologists led by Secretary-General of the Egyptian Supreme Heritage Council Zahi Hawass discovered eight fruit baskets dating back to 3,000 years in the Treasure room of Tutankhamon's king's tomb. Valley of Egyptian kings.
These eight baskets are 50cm tall and contain oval coconuts commonly used by ancient Egyptians as offerings to the dead.
Archaeologists have also discovered 20 tall 1m pear-shaped jars bearing the mark of King Tutankhamon. According to Hawass, these jars contain food for King Tutankhamon's trip across the world.
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