Worldwide Workers Made A Ground Breaking Discovery Of As They Dug Out An Untouched Egyptian Tomb

Worldwide Workers Made A Ground Breaking Discovery Of As They Dug Out An Untouched Egyptian Tomb

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When the Egyptian government sent archaeologists to excavate
a previously unexplored section of the desert,
they were overjoyed to find ancient treasures buried beneath the sand.

And boy, did they strike gold: the groundbreaking discovery
has the potential to change everything we know about Ancient Egypt,
not to mention leave experts scratching their heads.

 

They Got Lucky

Researchers aren’t always so lucky, though, as they occasionally come across rare historical gems
just beneath the surface. Due to the care and craftiness of the ancient people
who built these tombs, the archaeologist’s job is a delicate scavenger hunt.

Fixing The Damage

Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities has attempted to lead new explorations
across the country in recent years, ostensibly to make new discoveries,
but also to help repair the damage done over time by tomb raiders and robbers.


Unexpected Encounter

Since the Egyptian revolution in 2011, many areas, such as the Great Pyramids,
have been completely unguarded.

As a result, grave robbers ransack the area and steal artifacts,
some of which have ties to the criminal underworld and others that are simply stolen.

Robbers Of Tomb

Children were used to enter the tomb shafts that were too small for adults to enter,
resulting in injury and even death. As if the loss of life wasn’t bad enough,
the thefts also damaged a large number of tombs beyond repair


Huge Discoveries

One of the newly excavated sites was the necropolis of Saqqara,
an ancient historic site.

The Ministry of Antiquities discovered ground-breaking treasures in 2018
that were well-preserved and one-of-a-kind.

According to one discovery, “the most beautiful tomb discovered this year.”

 

Coffin Of Saqqara

What sets this website apart from others?

Many important ancient relics were destroyed or stolen,
but a gold-plated silver mask was discovered hidden inside a wooden coffin.

Only a few treasures of this kind exist, so excavators prepared for the other treasures
waiting to be discovered within Saqqara’s depths.


Ancient Mask Was Found

Archaeologists were ecstatic when they discovered the mask.

In fact, it was the first quest in the area since 1900,
implying that more significant artifacts were on their way.

The Tip

Not long after the mummy was discovered, archaeologists discovered more ancient artifacts.

Inside a stone ridge, a group of seven tombs were tucked away,
one of which housed mummified kittens and rare scarab beetles.

 

Mummified Animals

Human bodies were mummified to protect them for the afterlife,
while animals were fossilized as part of religious offerings.

After collecting the immaculately preserved creatures,
the scientists were overjoyed to explore the doorway
to an undisturbed tomb believed to contain human remains.

4,400-Year Asleep

For 4,400 years, the intricately carved burial place of a high priest
— Wahtye

— was left completely undamaged and hidden.

In the Fifth Dynasty, he was assigned as a high-ranking member
of the priesthood by King Neferirkare Kakai.


The Carvings

The 33-foot-long, 9-foot-wide, and 10-foot-high tomb held many clues
about the man buried within its walls. Intricate carvings, paintings,
and hieroglyphics depicted Wahyte’s life. In reality, the high priest was a bit of a “mummy’s boy”…


His Love For His Mother

Wahyte was buried alongside his beloved mother, Merit Meen,
and archaeologists struggled to find a spot in the tomb
where he wasn’t paying homage to her.

His mother’s drawings, paintings, and even monuments adorned the walls.


Commerce

According to inscriptions, Wahyte had a wife named Weret Ptah,
but she received little attention.

New people were finally able to see the elaborate scenes depicted on the limestone walls
millennia after they were first painted.


Egypt’s Culture

The Saqqara site revealed a wealth of information about everyday life in Ancient Egypt.

Ancient Egypt appears to be a modern-day young, educated city dweller’s modern society,
with sketches of musical acts, pottery, and winemaking, as well as sailing and furniture making.

 

The Last Tomb

As they examined the inside of the tomb, they learned more about Wahtye.

Learning about Wahtye’s life, family, and position in the fifth dynasty was fascinating,
but the team was also looking for the crown jewel: Wahtye’s hidden final resting place.

 

They Were Lucky

The excavation team got a lucky break on December 13th, 2018.
They cleared the last bit of debris from the surface, and five shafts were revealed.

As a result, they started the long and arduous process of gaining entry…


What’s Inside The Tomb?

To their surprise, the first shaft had been opened.

Which was understandable given that it was completely empty when they opened it.

The four other shafts, on the other hand, could hold discoveries that modern society had yet to witness.

 

They Were Lucky

The excavation team got a lucky break on December 13th, 2018.
They cleared the last bit of debris from the surface, and five shafts were revealed.

As a result, they started the long and arduous process of gaining entry…


What’s Inside The Tomb?

To their surprise, the first shaft had been opened.

Which was understandable given that it was completely empty when they opened it.

The four other shafts, on the other hand, could hold discoveries that modern society had yet to witness.


Finally Seeing What’s Inside

Mostafa Waziri, the general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said,
“I can imagine that all of the objects can be found in this area,”

He said the biggest answers were in the leftover shafts.

“This shaft should lead to a coffin or a sarcophagus of the owner of the tomb.”

 

They Were Lucky

The excavation team got a lucky break on December 13th, 2018.
They cleared the last bit of debris from the surface, and five shafts were revealed.

As a result, they started the long and arduous process of gaining entry…


What’s Inside The Tomb?

To their surprise, the first shaft had been opened.

Which was understandable given that it was completely empty when they opened it.

The four other shafts, on the other hand, could hold discoveries that modern society had yet to witness.


Finally Seeing What’s Inside

Mostafa Waziri, the general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said,
“I can imagine that all of the objects can be found in this area,”

He said the biggest answers were in the leftover shafts.

“This shaft should lead to a coffin or a sarcophagus of the owner of the tomb.”

 

They Were Lucky

The excavation team got a lucky break on December 13th, 2018.
They cleared the last bit of debris from the surface, and five shafts were revealed.

As a result, they started the long and arduous process of gaining entry…


What’s Inside The Tomb?

To their surprise, the first shaft had been opened.

Which was understandable given that it was completely empty when they opened it.

The four other shafts, on the other hand, could hold discoveries that modern society had yet to witness.


Finally Seeing What’s Inside

Mostafa Waziri, the general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said,
“I can imagine that all of the objects can be found in this area,”

He said the biggest answers were in the leftover shafts.

“This shaft should lead to a coffin or a sarcophagus of the owner of the tomb.”

 

Revealing More Chambers

Officials predicted that more would be discovered in the preserved chambers
as the excavation progressed in the coming months.

The archaeologists dug by hand, sifting through rocks and sand
in the hopes of unearthing more ancient artifacts.

 

What Else Was Found?

Construction workers in Alexandria, Egypt, not far from Wahtye’s,
hit something beyond bedrock during a routine excavation.

They were well aware that this was a momentous occasion.


It Was A Hot Spot

In Egypt, artifacts discovered in the pyramids of King Tut’s tomb can be spectacular discoveries.

Alexandria’s old city, in particular, was a hive of activity.


Place For Trading

During its ancient glory days, the city was a bustling port full of ships, traders, and merchants.

The city was founded by Alexander the Great and served as a link between Greece and Egypt’s Nile Valley.


There Was A Huge Change

Alexandria today is clearly not the same as it was in the past.

It’s now a densely populated city with a plethora of businesses and residences.