| Cache of the Priests Human Mummy | |
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| Biographical Information | |
|---|---|
| Name(s) | Cachette of the Priests |
| Age | varied |
| Sex | both |
| Status | high |
| Height | varied |
| Source | |
| Culture | Egyptian |
| Date(s) | 1,000 BC |
| Site | Thebes/Luxor |
| Current Location | |
| Location | Grand Egyptian Museum |
| Catalog # | |
In the Asasif necropolis of the ancient town of West Thebes, archaeologists unearthed 30 sealed wooden coffins with mummies inside. Several of the mummies appear to be those of ancient Egyptian priests, hence the name for the group, all of the coffins date to about 3,000 years years ago. The coffins were stacked in two layers and are all from the 22nd dynasty period.
Studies[]
The mummies number 23 adult males, five adult females and two children. The mummies appear well preserved with the outer wrappings still intact. Some coffins were found fully painted with scenes from the Book of the Dead and the titles of the deceased, others were partly painted, and the rest were plain.
Pathology[]
Pending
Additional[]
Excavation is ongoing at the site, in November 2019, the coffins will be moved from Luxor to the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
External Links[]
https://www.livescience.com/cachette-of-priests-egypt-mummies-discovered.html