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20 ancient Egyptian wooden coffins found near Luxor

Started by Imperial Dave, October 16, 2019, 12:05:02 PM

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Imperial Dave

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Patrick Waterson

They have not yet dated the finds*, so we await that particular piece of information, but good find, Dave.

*They look like Libyan period coffins from the style and colouring used.
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Erpingham

Up to 30 now.  They're good ones too.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-50116478/thirty-mummies-in-wooden-coffins-found-in-egypt

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