Treasure Trove in Egyptian Tomb Solves Ancient Mystery
A remarkable archaeological discovery in Egypt has shed new light on one of the Nile Delta’s most enigmatic burial sites. French archaeologists working in the ancient capital of Tanis uncovered a treasure trove of 225 funerary figurines , solving a mystery that has puzzled historians for decades. A Rare Find in Tanis The figurines, known as ushabti , were traditionally placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife. What makes this find extraordinary is that such a complete set has not been uncovered in Tanis since 1946. The figurines were carefully arranged in a star-shaped pattern around a trapezoidal pit, with rows at the bottom — a deliberate and symbolic placement. More than half of the figurines are female, which archaeologists describe as “quite exceptional.” This detail offers new insights into burial practices and gender representation in funerary traditions of the 21st Dynasty . Identifying the Pharaoh The discovery also solved a long-standing mystery : the ide...