Ancient Egyptian official’s tomb unearthed at Saqqara

Saqqara Tomb Discovery Raises Questions About Ancient Egyptian Medicine

CAIRO — Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered an inscribed tomb at Saqqara containing bronze instruments that may have been used for medical purposes, offering a potentially revealing glimpse into the practices of ancient Egypt more than four millennia ago. The discovery, announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, also includes two rare wooden statues and the […]

Tourism Minister Inspects Saqqara, Unearthing High Official's Tomb

During an inspection tour of the Saqqara archaeological site, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy reviewed the latest discoveries made by the Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), operating near the pyramid of King Merenre. The team unearthed a mud-brick mastaba containing several burial shafts, including one leading to an inscribed burial chamber belonging to a high-ranking Old Kingdom offic…

Ancient Egyptian official’s tomb unearthed at Saqqara

A tomb at the ancient Egyptian necropolis of Saqqara has yielded a rare mix of finds: two small wooden figures shown in a worshipping pose and bronze instruments that may have been used for medical purposes. The burial chamber belonged to a man named Weni, whose inscriptions list an array of senior administrative and religious […]