Archaeologists have reported the discovery of numerous paintings depicting funeral activities, along with a significant number of amulets and hundreds of seals related to funerary practices.
A 10-ton pink granite sarcophagus intended for the grand vizier of Pharaoh Sobekhotep II. (Source: Daily Mail/AFP)
On January 25, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced that archaeologists had discovered a family tomb cluster on the west bank of Luxor, in southern Egypt. Preliminary examinations indicate that these tombs were constructed during the Second Intermediate Period of Egypt (1677-1550 BC).
The announcement from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities stated: “These tombs were built over an area of 50m x 70m, including 30 burial shafts”.
In one of the mentioned burial shafts, experts found a 10-ton pink granite sarcophagus intended for the grand vizier of Pharaoh Sobekhotep II, who belonged to the 13th dynasty of the Second Intermediate Period.
At this archaeological site, experts discovered numerous paintings illustrating funeral activities, including an image of an official making an offering to Pharaoh Sobekhotep II.
Additionally, a mudbrick structure used for sacrificial ceremonies was uncovered. This building also contained several statues bearing hieroglyphic symbols, a large number of amulets, and hundreds of seals related to funerary rites.
