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  • Archaeologists Discover 27 Sarcophagi In Egypt That Have Remained Unopened For 2,500 Years

    09/21/2020 9:14:05 PM PDT · by bitt · 26 replies
    Daily Caller ^ | 9/21/2020 | MARLO SAFI
    Archaeologists have discovered 37 ancient coffins in Egypt that are believed to have remained unopened since they were buried around 2,500 years ago, numerous sources reported. The coffins, also called sarcophagi, were buried near the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, which is located 20 miles south of Cairo and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. A spokesperson for Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said 12 coffins were found earlier in September in a newly discovered well, and were followed by the unearthing of 14 more in another well, the Associated Press reported. Although the sarcophagi have been...