Latest in Tag: Saqqara Highlight
Latest in Tag: Saqqara
âWe are now searching for Imhotep’s tomb in Saqqara, Queen Nefertitiâs in Luxor: Zahi Hawass
âWe are also searching for tomb of King Ramses II,â says renowned archaeologist
Zahi Hawass searching for Imhotepâs tomb in Saqqara
âWe are now searching for Imhotep’s tomb in Saqqara, and the mission has already started working in the area. We are also looking for Queen Nefertiti in Luxor,â he said.
Egypt unveils first, largest cache of bronze statues in Bubasteion necropolis in Saqqara
The mission unearthed 250 sarcophagi, 150 bronze statues of ancient Egyptian deities of different sizes including, Anubis, Amun-Min, Osiris, Isis, Nefertum, Bastet, and Hathor, in addition to a group of bronze vessels related to the rituals of the goddess Isis.
5 ancient tombs discovered in Egyptâs Saqqara
The third tomb is for a person named âBi Nafarhafayiâ, who used to occupy several positions, including âAl-Samir the Oneâ, âSupervisor of the Great Houseâ, âThe Psalmist Priestâ, and âThe Purifier of the House.â
Egypt unearths tomb of King Ramses II-era chief treasurer in Saqqara
Ptah-M-Wia was also chief supervisor of livestock, divine offerings at Temple of Ramses II in Thebes
Major archaeological discovery at Saqqara to be revealed in January: Egyptologist
Tutankhamun Opera will debut next March, says renowned archaeologist
Egypt discovers scores of ancient coffins, funerary statues in Saqqara
The discovery also included several gold artefacts, wooden statues, and coloured and gilded masks.
Egypt unearths huge number of sarcophagi over 2,500 years old in Saqqara
Details of discovery will be announced during next few weeks, after archaeological documentation and photography is completed
Netflix to release ‘Secrets from Saqqara Tomb’ documentary on 28 October
Documentary provides in-depth overview of significant discovery at Egyptâs renowned Saqqara archaeological site
Egypt announces 2020 largest archaeological discovery at Saqqara
The discovery of the 59 coffins in Saqqara represents the largest number of coffins in a single burial since 2019
Egyptâs Saqqara receives first tourist group from FranceÂ
Egyptâs Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities recently published promotional films on the archaeological discovery found at Saqqara, although the full details have yet to be announced.
Ancient burial site discovered at Saqqara
In a statement, the ministry said a shaft measuring 120 cm x 90 cm and 11 metres deep was found, with five still sealed stone coffins at the bottom. Also discovered in the same complex were four niches in a room containing wooden coffins and Late Period human burials.
Five young lion mummies unearthed in an animal shaft in Saqqara
The discovery included the worldâs biggest unearthed scarab, hundreds of diversified animal statues
First Roman catacomb unearthed in Saqqara necropolis
The material from our discovery of the Roman catacomb at Saqqara suggests that Greco-Roman influence was stronger in Memphis than in contemporary Upper Egyptian culture; says mission directorÂ
Prime minister stresses on expediting Saqqaraâs renovation project
Madbouly said he will soon discuss ways to develop Al-Mariouteya road, facilitate areaâs commute for tourists
Tomb of Fifth Dynasty priest unearthed in Saqqara
Burial chamber was well-preserved, decorated, coloured, while walls depict priest with his family
Two cemeteries renovated in Saqqara
Renovation included strengthening cemeteriesâ collapsing walls, preserving their colour Â
Seven tombs unearthed in Saqqara, bringing worldâs first mummified scarabs to light
Discovery was sponsored by Orascom Investment, were thousands of relics belonging to animals and Egyptian gods were found