Archaeologists discover a Roman cemetery in Egypt: mummies with gold tongues

Roman-Era Tomb Excavated in Upper Egypt - Archaeology Magazine

Linen-wrapped mummified bodies in coffins, Al-Bahnasa, Egypt MINYA, EGYPT—According to an Ahram Online report, a Roman-era tomb has been discovered in Upper Egypt at the site of Al-Bahnasa—the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus—by a team of Egyptian and Spanish researchers including Maite Mascort and Esther Pons of the University of Barcelona. Several decorated, linen-wrapped mummies were found in the tomb in addition to wooden coffins. Three golden to…

Archaeologists discover a Roman cemetery in Egypt: mummies with gold tongues

The discovery was made in the Al Bahnasa area, 190 kilometers from Cairo. “It reflects the richness and diversity of Egyptian civilization.”

Roman-era burials discovered in Bahnasa

Spanish mission uncovers rare Roman tomb and golden tongues in Bahnasa, revealing features of funeral rites in the Greek and Roman Periods. The post Roman-era burials discovered in Bahnasa appeared first on Archaeology Wiki.

Unearthed Gold-Covered Mummies in Roman Tomb Reveal Mysterious...

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered a mysterious tomb in Egypt filled with golden mummies. But not only were their heads painted gold, they also had bizarre golden to... #science, #tech, #history, #archaeology, #egypt, #flyingeze