Archaeologists find a huge cache of 20 ancient tombs In Egypt's Luxor

Archaeologists in Egypt have excavated more than 20 ancient wooden coffins in what is being reported as one of most important discoveries in recent years. In a statement, Antiques Ministry h said that coffins were found in Asasif Necropolis near city of Luxor.  ministry described m as one of largest and most important finds in recent years and said coffins may have belonged to high priests.

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Tombs found in Asasif Necropolis

As per reports, most of tombs at Asasif are from Late period (664-332 BC) in medieval Egypt, but re was also discovery of tombs from earlier 18th dynasty (1550-1292 BC) a first of new kingdom. coffins can date back to Third Intermediate Period which began with death of Pharaoh Ramesses XI in 1070 BC. It can mean that coffins are 3,000 years old and are impressive because coffins still have colourful and detailed decorations just as ancient Egyptians left m. 

ministry described m as one of largest and most important finds in recent years and said coffins may have belonged to high priests. officials, for w, have released only a limited amount of information with rest of news expected to be revealed at a news conference on October 19. In photos which were released by Egyptian Minister of Antiquities, Khaled el-Anan, can be seen examining artefacts which were discovered after excavators found an industrial area in Luxor's West Valley. 

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area included houses for stor and cleaning of furniture with many potteries dating back to 18th Century Dynasty, statement re. photos revealed that coffins are in good shape, due to favourable climate in Egypt as compared to nearby countries. 

(With inputs from ncies)  

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