Strange detection of the 'path to the afterlife' in the ancient pyramid

Archaeologists have come close to shedding light on the mystery of the moat surrounding Egypt's Djoser pyramid, according to Science in Poland.

Kamil Kurashkevich, an archaeologist from Warsaw University, said the "dry moat" in the Sakarra tomb near Cairo is a three-dimensional model for pharaohs to "the other world" .

It was a giant moat cut into a rock 20 meters deep and 40 meters wide surrounded the sacred area 750m x 600m. The tomb complex includes pyramids, considered to be the oldest stone structure in the world and adjacent temple works.

Djoser pyramid.

The group of archaeologists led by Mr. Kurashkevich worked at Sakarra for more than 20 years. During excavations, they found low horizontal corridors, probably formed during the construction of the pyramid. For a long time, scientists could not determine the purpose of these corridors.

One of the corridors leading to the pyramid is about 20 meters long and ends in a small room. Inside it, the Egyptologists found unusual ritual instruments, decorated with carved snake shapes.

According to Kurashkevich, weapons could be one of the dangers waiting for Pharaoh, or vice versa, as a means of protection on the road to the afterlife.

'According to Egyptian beliefs, the road to the afterlife is very difficult and dangerous. Before the deceased can enjoy eternal life, he must overcome some obstacles and encounter dangerous creatures , 'the archaeologist explained.

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