A mummy named “Messi“? An excavation team in the African country of Egypt made a new discovery in a tomb in the necropolis of saqqarawhere many remains of the ancient civilizations of that country have been found.
The group of researchers, led by Zahi Hawassfound a practically intact sarcophagus, covered with gold leaf, in the area of Gisr el Mudir, near Cairo. The grave, according to experts who worked on the mission on Jan. 26, belonged to a man known by the name “Heka-Shepes”. But that’s not all, as the team’s next discovery has left everyone stunned.
The surprising find from the excavation: “Messi”
Shortly after the first meeting, the team discovered a false door leading to other wells, where there were several other graves similar to those they had found earlier. But the most curious thing happened with one of the names of those buried there.
As explained by the experts, the most important find is that of a man by name “Khnum-djed-ef”who was the priest of the Pharaoh Unas and overseer of the nobles. The second tomb is that of Meri, a servant of the royal palace, and the third is that of another priest. Your name? Messijust like the acclaimed footballer from PSG and the Argentina team.
The impressive statues that have been found in the place
In addition to the surprising discoveries in the tombs, the team found large quantities of in the same area statues belonging to the pharaohs buried. However, according to Hawass, the owners of the ornaments could not be identified due to their condition.
On the other hand, in addition to the statues, the expedition found different amuletsstone vases, tools and objects dedicated to the life of his time and other statuettes of gods and goddesses.
Source: Clarin
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