Ramesses II’s lost sarcophagus was hiding in plain sight ... - CNN
Jun 10, 2024 · A sarcophagus discovered in 2009 in the burial chamber of an Egyptian high priest was originally from the tomb of pharaoh Ramesses II, according to a new study.
Just in time for Christmas? Sarcophagus possibly belonging to
The sarcophagus was found within a two-story structure that borders the church's courtyard to the south. It is approximately two meters long, with a buried section estimated to be 1.5 to 2 meters ...
Ramses II’s Long-Lost Sarcophagus Has Finally Been Identified
May 30, 2024 · Ramses II, a pharaoh who ruled in the 13th century B.C.E., is one of ancient Egypt’s best-known rulers. The 19th-Dynasty king expanded Egypt’s territory into modern-day Syria, fathered some 100...
Archaeologists Uncover Hundreds of Colorful Sarcophagi at …
Jun 1, 2022 · A newly unveiled find should help: Researchers just revealed a massive trove of artifacts from the site, including hundreds of ancient sarcophagi in which ancient Egypt’s well-heeled dead were...
Archaeologists Say They've Solved the Mystery of a Lead Coffin ...
Sep 18, 2024 · When excavations at Paris’ Notre-Dame Cathedral unearthed a pair of lead coffins hidden beneath the church’s nave in early 2022, archaeologists immediately recognized the sarcophagi’s...
Sarcophagus of ‘real Santa Claus’ found in a Turkish church annex
6 days ago · The sarcophagus is around 2 meters long and researchers say that it was perhaps buried between 1.5-2 meters underground. The stone coffin had a raised lid and a pitched roof, resembling the style ...
Egypt unveils two ancient tombs in dig near Cairo - Los Angeles Times
Jan 27, 2023 · SAQQARA, Egypt — Egyptian authorities on Thursday unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries, including two ancient tombs, at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside the capital, Cairo.
Ramesses II's sarcophagus finally identified thanks to overlooked ...
May 28, 2024 · A sarcophagus fragment discovered beneath the floor of a religious center belongs to Ramesses II, one of the best-known ancient Egyptian pharaohs, according to a new study.
Egypt unveils tombs and sarcophagus in new excavation : NPR
Jan 27, 2023 · SAQQARA, Egypt — Egypt on Thursday unveiled dozens of new archaeological discoveries, including two ancient tombs, at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside of the capital Cairo.
4,200-year-old queen's identity among remarkable new finds ... - CBS News
Jan 19, 2021 · About a month ago they discovered a funerary temple, and now researchers finally have a name for the ancient female monarch: Queen Neit, the wife of King Teti. Her name was finally found,...