Ancient games, statues, and masks were also found
ancient egypt
At least 100 ancient coffins were unearthed
The Saqqara site is part of the necropolis at Egypt’s ancient capital of Memphis that includes the famed Giza Pyramids
Αrchaeologist and Egyptologist Dr Zahi Hawass posted a video in response to Mr Musk's claim
Two mummies of high-status individuals who lived at the time of Cleopatra have been uncovered at Taposiris Magna
It is thought Egyptians used the fluid due to its black colour - which symbolized rebirth and regeneration through the God Osiris
"The coffin is in a very bad condition, very deteriorated. We found many cracks, we found many missing parts, missing layers"
The coffins that have been opened have undisturbed mummies with complete wrappings
Now research by academics at Royal Holloway, University of London, University of York and Leeds Museum has shed light on what Nesyamun sounded like
Centuries of contact & exchange left their mark on both Greek & Egyptian culture, culminating in Alexander the Great’s conquest of Egypt