"It's the biggest and the most important": 20 wooden sarcophagi found in Egypt

A team of archaeologists has discovered at least 20 sarcophagi very well preserved in an ancient grave near the city of Luxor, in southern Egypt, announced the Ministry of Antiquities of that country.

Wooden coffins were found in the Asasif necropolis, located on the west bank of the Nile, part of the ancient city of Thebes, whose ruins are in Luxor. The sarcophagi were arranged on two levels, in the middle of a tomb, in the manner that "the ancient Egyptians left them".

The coffins, which have not yet been opened, have been preserved in perfect condition, even while maintaining the engravings and paintings that adorned them.

The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities pointed out that it was "one of the largest and most important discoveries of recent years". Although he did not give more details about the sarcophagi, he announced that he will hold this October 19 press conference during which he will provide information on the findings.

RT