Opening the thousand-year-old tomb, the expert was shocked by the scene before his eyes

An ancient tomb was discovered that is up to 3,400 years old, surprising archaeologists.

In 1925, the Al-Ghuraifa area of the Tuna Al-Gabal archaeological site in Minya province, Egypt attracted special attention when archaeologists discovered 35 ancient tombs, 90 coffins and about 10,000 paintings. statue.

This 3,400-year-old tomb is especially notable for the body of a high-ranking priest placed in a wooden coffin, exquisitely and intricately crafted.

Even though it has been over 3,400 years old, the coffin still retains its integrity, and the colors painted on the surface have not faded.

Other finds include 25,000 statues depicting ancient Egyptian gods, ushabti figurines buried with the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ, ornaments, amulets, along with stone and wooden coffins containing bodies marinated.

Notably, there is a carefully preserved papyrus sheet from 3.96m to 4.57m long, recording text from the books of the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ. This paper was then transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum for display.

Scientists are currently conducting analysis and examination to decode the mysteries related to the life and death of the priest found in this tomb.

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