Sunday, February 27, 2005

Farouk Hosni :Four Fresh excavations in Saqqara area


    Culture Minister Farouk Hosni said the Australian archaeological mission that practices activities north of Titi Pyramids at Saqqara unearthed four important archaeological excavations namely, 3 wooden coffins that date back to the 26th dynasty and a sarcophagus that dates back to the 5th dynasty, most likely to have belonged to the leader of King Pappy I, son of King Titi as will as two wooden statues for the god of Saqqara area and a fabulous door dating back to the ancient state.

    Meanwhile, Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary-General Zahi Hawas said the three coffins are some of the most beautiful Coffins found in the area of Saqqara tombs.

 
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