| Black Granite Sarcophagus Human Mummy | |
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| Name(s) | Mystery Sarcophagus |
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| Sex | m |
| Status | soldiers (?) |
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| Culture | Egyptian |
| Date(s) | 305 to 30 B.C |
| Site | Alexandrai Egypt |
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A black granite sarcophagus was discovered in the Sidi Gaber district of Alexandria, Egypt, found by local authorities during standard archaeological excavations conducted before the construction of a new building on Al-Karmili Street, approximately 16 feet below ground. A rough alabaster bust of a man was also discovered in the tomb It dates to 305 to 30 B.C. A layer of mortar suggests that it has not been opened since it was buried.
Mummification[]
Any mummification or preservation was negated by a century of seeping sewage which invaded the sarcophagus. The remains within had been reduced to skeletons.
Studies[]
The remains of three individual were found inside the massive sarcophagus.Analysis of the skeletal remains is ongoing
Pathology[]
Initial analysis suggest that one of the individuals found in the sarcophagus suffered a wound from an arrow.
Additional[]
The 6-foot high, 8.7-feet long, 5.4-feet wide sarcophagus is the largest ever found in Alexandria. The coffin is estimated to weigh some 30 tons.
External Links[]
https://www.foxnews.com/science/mysterious-giant-sarcophagus-discovered-in-egypt
https://www.livescience.com/63110-mysterious-black-sarcophagus-opened.html