In Egypt, found a large necropolis with treasures

Egypt remains a favorite excavation site for archaeologists from around the globe. After all, ancient civilization, in addition to secrets, hides in the sands of wealth. Let scientists say about the value to science, but the fact remains - the Malomalsky find is immediately announced to the public.

In Egypt, found a large necropolis with treasures

In the province of Al-Minya, in Upper Egypt, in 300 kilometers south of Cairo, a necropolis of priests was discovered. At a depth of eight meters rested 40 sarcophagi, in which 17 mummies were found. According to the Minister of Antiquities of Egypt, Khaled Ahmed al-Ani, the burial was found in one of several funerary mines. Given the fact that the find was found at the beginning of the excavation, it was suggested that more pleasant surprises await archaeologists.

Bronze, gilded and bone ornaments, pottery, figurines and amulets - a list of treasures in the list of archaeologists officially announced in the media. However, experts say that such an list is not complete for Egyptian graves.

According to preliminary information, the burial of priests dating back to the 5 century BC was found. Accordingly, in the burials of the late period of the pharaohs, gold jewelry and precious stones must be stored.