Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an intact Old Kingdom tomb at Saqqara's Bubasteion Necropolis, belonging to Sekhentio-Ptah, a high-ranking official. The find includes a funerary chapel, inscribed false door, complete alabaster ritual objects, sealed sarcophagi, and over 1…
4,000-Year-Old Tomb of High-Ranking Official Unearthed in Saqqara
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered an intact Old Kingdom tomb at Saqqara's Bubasteion Necropolis, belonging to Sekhentio-Ptah, a high-ranking official. The find includes a funerary chapel, inscribed false door, complete alabaster ritual objects, sealed sarcophagi, and over 100 ushabti figurines, offering new insights into ancient Egyptian burial practices.
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