Hundreds of Mummies discovered in Aswan, Egypt

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In Aswan, Egypt, 36 tombs have been discovered. Each tomb contained 30-40 mummies. Many of the tombs had been accessible to new mummies over a 900-year period. It is believed that some tombs contained family members.

 

 

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First, the experts believe the tomb site initially became active around 332 BCE to 395 BCE, during Egypt’s late Greek and Roman periods. They found about 33 graves and many items left behind by people they suspect may have been past mourners.

Archaeologists have also concluded that the tombs were active for 900 years and used by families in the region. Further inspection has shown that the graves differ from one another. But many of them have something in common: they contain children.

According to Ayman Ashmawi from the Egyptian archaeological sector of the Supreme Council, about 40% of the 33 graves found house the remains of either newborns or young children, all of whom passed on during their first few years. 

However, other graves and mummies discovered have led researchers to believe that these tombs also contain family remains. One 10-level tomb reportedly had oil lamps seemingly left behind by mourners centuries ago. 

 

 

The large number of tombs and mummies has led to Aswan being called 'The City of the Dead.' It will be interesting to see what additional genomic studies will reveal, including causes of death and comorbidities, as well as possible familial relationships among the mummies.

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/chilling-city-dead-more-300-33134426

 

Archaeologists Shocked By the Mummy Contents of a Coffin After Discovering 30 New Egyptian Tombs (msn.com)

 

 

 

Edited July 1, 2024 by guy