Hundreds of ancient coffins and golden statues unearthed in Egypt

Recently, archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a treasure trove of artifacts at the ancient Saqqara necropolis, including 250 complete mummies placed in painted wooden coffins and more than 100 bronze statues depicting gods. God. These artifacts date back about 2,500 years.

Close-up of one of hundreds of ancient coffins found (Image: Getty Images)

Previously, Saqqara was considered an “ancient animal cemetery” and was the place to worship the goddess Bast – a deity in the form of a cat. However, after the excavation of mummies of other animals and statues of other gods in 2019, the complex was renamed. Excavation director Mohammed Al Saidi said: “Today’s discovery has confirmed that the temple is not only dedicated to cats but also to other Egyptian gods.”

The cemetery at Saqqara is located on the edge of a desert plateau, about 25km south of Cairo. This is the site of large-scale excavations of Egyptian archaeologists since 2018. The recent discovery is the fifth major announcement since this time.

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