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Archaeologists unearth 27 ancient coffins buried in Egypt 2,500 years ago

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2,500 years ago. The sarcophagi were found at the newly-discovered well at the sacred Saqqara necropolis near Cairo.Experts say the incredible collection of colourful wooden coffins is one of the largest find of its kind.Saqqara was an active burial ground for more than 3,000 years and is a designated Unesco World Heritage Site.

A statement from Egypt's Antiquity Ministry said: "Initial studies indicate that these coffins are completely closed and haven't been opened since they were buried." Egyptologist Dr Mostafa Waziry, of the Ministry of tourism and Antiquities, posted on Instagram: "Today from Saqqara..

Our ancestors come back to life again..Stay tuned for the announcement of the new archaeological discovery."Thirteen sarcophagi were.

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