After discovering a burial shaft leading to a tomb, they were able to recover 27 well-preserved coffins.
The unopened sarcophagi are believed to have been buried 2,500 years ago.
Initially, archeologists found 13 coffins in a 36-foot-deep well earlier in September.
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Then, just last week, they discovered an additional 14 in a different well.
According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, initial studies show that the coffins have never been opened.
They are also confident that more coffins will be recovered from the sides of the wells.
Initial images and video footage show just how spectacular the find truly is.
The coffins still retain a good amount of their painted decorations and are adorned with hieroglyphics.
This is just the latest thrilling discovery that has happened in the past few years.
In 2019,30 coffinswere unearthed at the Luxor at El-Assasif cemetery.
Each one contained a well-preserved mummy and now these incredible artifacts have been moved to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Saqqara has also turned up other important discoveries as of late.
In 2019, archaeologists found a perfectly-preserved4,000-year-old tombon site.
Believed to have been created during the Fifth Dynasty, the walls still retained their vibrant color.
With each exciting announcement, we march closer to learning more about the ancient Egyptians and their culture.
There’s no doubt that even more revelations are to come given the amount of discoveries happening.
