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Visitors viewing the wooden sarcophagus of Pharaoh Ahmose at the Pharaohs exhibition in Paris |
German archaeologists have discovered a wooden sarcophagus in the south of Luxor, Egypt, marking a rare find in nearly two centuries.
The sarcophagus measures 2.7 meters long, 1.5 meters high, and 1 meter wide, dating back to the 13th dynasty around 1785-1680 BC, and is believed to be the largest wooden sarcophagus ever found.
Hieroglyphs inscribed on the surface of the sarcophagus indicate it belonged to an Egyptian official named “Amni.” However, inscriptions found inside reveal it actually belonged to a woman named Jehset, who was Amni’s wife. Archaeologists have yet to determine why this sarcophagus was repurposed and transferred to his wife.
No remains were found inside the sarcophagus, suggesting it may have been looted. The interior surface features beautiful hieroglyphic scenes depicting a funeral.
The sarcophagus is in relatively good condition and was discovered in a three-chamber room. The other two chambers are oriented to the west, while the smaller chamber containing the sarcophagus faces north. Many artifacts within the tomb have been lost, with only a few pieces of handmade pottery remaining.
D. TÂM (According to AFP)
