2500 Year Old Mummies Uncovered in Dahshur

An Egyptian archaeological mission taking place in the south-east of King Amenemhat II’s pyramid in Dahshur has uncovered a number of burial grounds.

They discovered eight limestone sarcophagi with colorful mummy coffins which were made of cartonnage and dating to the Late Period (ca. 664-332 BC). Three of the mummies found inside the coffins were preserved in good condition.

Dr. Mustafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities and head of the mission, said that the mission began its work last August.

He added that the sarcophagi are now stored in Dahshur’s storehouse for conservation and its photos have been presented to the committee of the museum’s displaying scenario to be exhibited within the collection of the newly established museums by the Ministry of Antiquities in Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh scheduled to be open soon.