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

Medicine & Technology 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.

2,500-Year-Old Sarcophagi Discovered in Saqqara, Egypt

Sep 21, 2020

Saqqara, Egypt, is one of the largest cemeteries, or necropolis, with mummies from various dynasties. The recent discovery of 27 stone tombs called sarcophagi is the largest discovery in a single site to date.

8 Mummies, 1,000 Statues, 10 Sarcophagi Discovered At 3,500-Year-Old Tomb In Luxor, Egypt

Apr 19, 2017

Find out more about the Egyptian archeologists' discovery of eight mummies and more here.