<strong>Ancient Egyptian finds</strong>: A mummy that dates back to 1600 BCE was discovered in Luxor, in Egypt's south, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced.
Ancient Egyptian finds: A mummy that dates back to 1600 BCE was discovered in Luxor, in Egypt's south, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced.
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<strong>Archaeological marvels:</strong> A joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission discovered the coffin in Egypt's Draa Abul Naga necropolis.
Archaeological marvels: A joint Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission discovered the coffin in Egypt's Draa Abul Naga necropolis.
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<strong>Beautiful jewelry: </strong>The mummy was buried with jewelry, including four necklaces made of materials such as blue glass, quartz and amethyst.
Beautiful jewelry: The mummy was buried with jewelry, including four necklaces made of materials such as blue glass, quartz and amethyst.
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<strong>Interesting discoveries: </strong>Close<strong> </strong>by, archaeologists also unearthed red leather sandals and a pair of leather balls tied to each other with thread, pictured.
Interesting discoveries: Close by, archaeologists also unearthed red leather sandals and a pair of leather balls tied to each other with thread, pictured.
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<strong>Recent announcements</strong>: Another recent discovery took place in Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara, an ancient burial ground that's about 20 miles south of Cairo.
Recent announcements: Another recent discovery took place in Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara, an ancient burial ground that's about 20 miles south of Cairo.
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<strong>Underground revelation:</strong> Deep in a burial shaft, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities unearthed five limestone sarcophagi and four wooden coffins containing human mummies.
Underground revelation: Deep in a burial shaft, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities unearthed five limestone sarcophagi and four wooden coffins containing human mummies.
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<strong>Important restoration</strong>: Small artifacts were also discovered in the shaft and they've been removed for restoration purposes.
Important restoration: Small artifacts were also discovered in the shaft and they've been removed for restoration purposes.
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<strong>Ongoing work: </strong>Khaled Al-Anani, Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said restoration workers are "keeping the necessary distance" in order to avoid transmission of Covid-19.
Ongoing work: Khaled Al-Anani, Egypt's Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, said restoration workers are "keeping the necessary distance" in order to avoid transmission of Covid-19.
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