Embalming Facilities Discovered at Famous Egyptian Site

Archaeologists have revealed yet more about Saqqara, the sweeping Ancient Egyptian burial complex.

By Matt Hrodey
Jun 1, 2023 9:00 PMJun 1, 2023 8:56 PM
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The Pyramid of Unas and the New Kingdom Tombs at Saqqara. (Credit: powerofforever/Getty)

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Saqqara, the sprawling burial complex to the south of Cairo, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site layered with thousands of years of Egyptian history. Not only does it have more than a dozen pyramids, it boasts numerous other tombs, courts and halls – and archaeologists keep discovering more.

In May 2023, government officials announced the unearthing of two new tombs and two facilities once used for embalming.

Ancient Egypt and Mummification

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