In a fascinating event which has captured global attention, archaeologists in Egypt on Saturday opened an ancient mummy coffin in front of a live audience.
As many people excitedly watched, one of the coffins was opened for the first time since it was sealed some 2,500 years ago. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said that 59 wooden coffins were discovered inside burial wells in Saqqara’s area earlier this year.
The coffins are in good condition and contain the bodies of Egyptian priests, prestigious members of the community and other senior men. A video of the unsealing, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has now gone viral on social media, amassing millions of views.
As many people excitedly watched, one of the coffins was opened for the first time since it was sealed some 2,500 years ago. In a statement, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said that 59 wooden coffins were discovered inside burial wells in Saqqara’s area earlier this year.
The coffins are in good condition and contain the bodies of Egyptian priests, prestigious members of the community and other senior men. A video of the unsealing, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has now gone viral on social media, amassing millions of views.
