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Myra Wysinger
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Monday, August 14, 2006

Two ancient sarcophagi found in Cairo

Cairo Governor Abdel Azim Wazir accidentally came across an ancient tomb while inspecting new extensions on the autostrade.

Digging work has led to two sarcophagi made of lime stone. The governor notified Minister of Culture Farouk Hosni.

Experts from the Supreme Council for Antiquities will inspect the monument.

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Interesting..

I wonder whose remains (if any) are inside, and what period in ancient Egyptian history they are from.

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Originally posted by Djehuti:
Interesting..

I wonder whose remains (if any) are inside, and what period in ancient Egyptian history they are from.

My guess is the Ptolemaic period 305 BC to 30 BC.

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Two ancient Egyptian sarcophagi dating back 3000 years were discovered by highway workers south of Cairo, it was reported in Egypt on Monday.

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