The Bright Side: Egypologists find 225 'exceptional' figurines in pharaoh's tomb

France 24Friday, December 5, 2025 at 3:17:14 PM
The Bright Side: Egypologists find 225 'exceptional' figurines in pharaoh's tomb
  • A French team of excavators discovered 225 exceptional funerary figurines in a pharaoh's tomb located in Tanis, Egypt, in early October. This significant find helps to unravel the long-standing mystery surrounding the identity of the individual buried in the sarcophagus.
  • The discovery of these figurines not only sheds light on ancient Egyptian burial practices but also enhances the understanding of the cultural and historical context of the period, potentially attracting further archaeological interest and tourism to the region.
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