File: Egypt Uncovers Second Dynasty tomb and Artifacts in Saqqara.
The joint Egyptian-Japanese archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and Waseda University succeeded in uncovering a rock tomb dated to Dynasty 2, along with a number of architectural features, burials, and archaeological finds at the Saqqara archaeological site.
The mission carried out archaeological recording and documentation of all archaeological discoveries found during their work season.
This discovery gives important information about the history of this region.
The architectural marvel gives glimpsed about the craftsmanship of ancient Egyptian builders.
The tomb's design and the pottery discovered within it serve as significant markers for understanding the historical context of its creation.
Mustafa Waziri, th secretary-general of the supreme council of antiquities explained that the collaboration with Waseda University was a fruitful one.
The newly uncovered tomb adds a new chapter to the rich history of Saqqara.
“The newly uncovered artefacts and burials give insights into the lives of those who lived in the ancient Egyptian civilization," Waziri explained.
The joint Egyptian-Japanese archaeological mission found also remains of a human burial with a coloured mask and another burial for a small child.
The mission also discovered burials that date back to late and Ptolemaic eras, and a coffin from the 18th Dynasty that is poorly preserved but contains a well-preserved alabaster vessel.
Among the discovered artifacts are two terracotta statues depicting the goddess Isis, a terracotta statue of the child deity Harpocrates in addition to a number of amulets, pottery models and ostraca featuring hieratic inscriptions.
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