Newly Unearthed Tombs in Saqqara Found To Contain Childlike Harpocrates Statue, Ancient Egyptian Mummy Masks, Carved Stone Slab

Medicine & Technology Jan 10, 2024

Archaeologists were able to unearth unique tombs and artifacts in Saqqara, with the findings including mummy masks and a statue of a childlike Greek deity. Read to learn more.

Ancient Mummification Workshops, Tombs Found in Saqqara Necropolis; How Important Are These Historic Sites to Egyptian Civilization?

May 28, 2023

Egyptian authorities have unveiled ancient mummification workshops and tombs that were recently found in the Saqqara necropolis. Read to learn more.

3,300-year-old Ancient Egyptian Chapel, Tombs Found in Historic Saqqara

Apr 23, 2023

One of the largest tombs that were recently found in Saqqara belonged to Panehsy, the ancient overseer of the Amun temple. Read to learn more.

10 Ancient Egyptian Discoveries That Have Left Scientists Impressed and Terrified: Check Out Which Ones Made the List!

Mar 20, 2023

Several ancient Egyptian discoveries have left archaeologists impressed, terrified, and baffled. Here are some of them.

Saqqara Necropolis Discovered with Late Egyptian Period Artifacts; Collection Included Cat Mummies, Sarcophagi, and Figures of Ancient Gods

Jun 01, 2022

Experts from Egypt discovered a whole trove of ancient artifacts in Saqqara site, where the Step Pyramid of Djoser was built. Read more about the new excavation and the materials they found.

Archaeologists Discovered New Treasure Trove at Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis

Jan 18, 2021

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a new treasure trove at Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis after finding 50 sarcophagi along with the funeral temple of Queen Naerit, the wife of King Teti.

Egyptian Archaeologist Unearth Largest Find of Over 100 Coffins in Saqqara

Nov 15, 2020

Saqqara is one of Egypt's most valuable necropolis where archaeologists continue to discover new artifacts underground. The most recent discovery is over 100 decorated coffins.

Three Similar Mummy Burials in Saqqara Undergo CT Scans

Nov 11, 2020

CT scans have allowed scientists to view the inside of coffins and mummies compared to X-ray scans. A new study shares the contents - such as jewelry and coins - and the medical conditions of three mummies.