Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Thirteenth Dynasty sarcophagus discovered

Egypt State Information Service

Egypt announced Sunday 18/11/2007 the discovery of a Pharaonic sarcophagus dating back to the 13th Dynasty.

The announcement was made by Chief of the Supreme Council for Antiquities, Zahi Hawass who added that the discovery was made by a team of German archaeologists.

The sarcophagus that carries hieroglyphic inscriptions in colorful hues, has been repaired and will be put on display at a special show due to open at the Egyptian Museum Monday, he told a press conference held on the occasion of celebrations of the centenary of the establishment of the Deutsche Arehaologishes Institute in Cairo.

1 comment:

Theoferrum said...

Hello Andie,

Was wondering if you have ever heard of an image of the face of a man being on the wall of the pyramid of giza at the entrance to the Queen's Chamber is about where the Service Tunnel is located?

Richard Noone in his work "5/5/2000 : Ice the Ultimate Disastor" actually had a picture of this image but I have not been able to find a copy any where on the net.

Any comments you have would be appreciated but would prefer if you could post them on your blod cause sometimes my email gets lost in cyber space.

Sincerely,

David T. Hill