Archeologists just recently found 2 ancient burial places in Egypt.
Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities
Archeologists just recently discovered 2 ancient burial places in Egypt that go back to Roman times, Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities revealed the other day (Jan. 15).
Among the structures consists of a 20- action staircase made from sandstone that links to the entryway of the burial place and the primary hall. The hall is made from mud bricks and includes a mainly ruined ceiling and entryways to burial chambers. Inside, the archeologists found skeletons, clay lights and pottery, according to a declaration from the ministry. [Gallery: Amazing Egyptian Discoveries]
A close-up of a few of the paintings found in the burial place.
Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities
The 2nd burial place, east of the very first, is likewise made from mud bricks and consists of a funerary shrine and sandstone offerings. Its walls are embellished with paintings that portray mummification.
Both burial places were found at the Ber El-Shaghala archeological website in Mout town at the Dakhla Sanctuary in main Egypt. Previous excavations at this website have actually caused the discovery of more than 10 sandstone burial places that go back to Greek times, according to the declaration.
Initially released on Live Science
