New excavations at an ancient Egyptian cemetery have made extraordinary discoveries, leaving the archaeological community amazed at the wealth and unique culture of the New Kingdom period.
Al-Ghuraifa, Egypt – Located 270km south of Cairo, the Egyptian cemetery at Al-Ghuraifa has become the center of global archaeological attention. The new excavation, led by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, has discovered a treasure dating back more than 3,000 years, shedding light on many things about the New Kingdom period.
The cemetery at Al-Ghuraifa previously left no prominent traces and had kept its location a secret until recent excavations. Dr. Maysara Abdullah, an Egyptian archaeologist, explains that according to ancient texts, this area contains the cemetery of the god Djehuti, one of the important gods of the ancient Egyptians.
Excavations at the cemetery have discovered many colorful coffins, including the colorful coffin of the daughter of a high-ranking priest. This makes the excavation special, as experts believe that this cemetery could be the burial place of important figures of the era.
The ancient Egyptians worshiped the god Djehuti
Some notable discoveries include a box colored and inscribed with “Tadi Essah”, the daughter of a priest or high priest, and a tomb belonging to a woman known as “Nani”. , known as “the singer of god Djehuti”. Other precious objects include amulets, elaborate ornaments, and collections of ouhabtis, “funeral statues” placed in tombs.
Historical traces and worries about looting
Al-Ghuraifa Cemetery, although an ancient treasure trove, has faced many challenges. Looting left it a forgotten site, and in the early 2000s, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities launched a rescue excavation to protect its precious cultural heritage. It.
Dr. Maysara Abdullah shares, “This area has been the scene of several looting incidents, which has forced us to prioritize rescue excavations since the early 2000s.” Despite this, Al-Ghuraifa cemetery remains a “pristine site” with unique treasures, giving hope that these new discoveries will shed more light on this important period in Egyptian history. ancient.