Ancient coffin with mysterious inscriptions of Egyptian ‘pyramid keeper’ discovered after 3,300 years

Egypt is a hub of discovered and undiscovered evidence of the ancient civilization that existed centuries ago. From the giant pyramids to mysterious tombs, the country has one of the most significant histories in the world. Recently, archaeologists uncovered a pink granite sarcophagus which is suspected to be 3300 years old.

Archaeological site of Saqqara Necropolis

In Saqqara Necropolis, a village in Egypt, archaeologists have recently stumbled upon a pink granite sarcophagus of what is believed to be a high-ranking official in ancient times. As per The Sun, the information about this discovery was released by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on the 21st of September.

A sarcophagus is a stone coffin embellished with markings of inscriptions or sculptures. Unfortunately, the one that was discovered had nobody in it. From the condition of the broken lid of the sarcophagus, it is likely that the sarcophagus was disturbed by grave robbers thousands of years ago.

Sarcophagus of a high-ranking official

As for the location, this archaeological find was in Saqqara near the pyramid of King Unas. As the archaeologists studied the hieroglyphs embellished into it they uncovered that the Sarcophagus was meant for someone called Ptah-im-wea. According toLive Science, it was made during the reign of Ramesses II.

The inscriptions on the stone coffin also revealed that the ‘high ranking official’ was a keeper of sorts. He was in charge of managing the livestock and looking after the treasury that was used as an offering to the gods. Although the mummy from the coffin is missing, it seems that it played an important role in its time.

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The Sun: Eerie ‘cursed’ pink sarcophagus of Egyptian ‘pyramid keeper’ found at City of the Dead after 3,300 years

Live Science: 3,300-year-old pink granite sarcophagus of Egyptian 'pyramid keeper' found at Saqqara

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