Everyone is fascinated by strange things, and nowhere is more fascinating than Egypt. This is the land of ancient mysteries, where many unique artifacts still lie hidden in the sand. Here are 20 of the strangest discoveries in Egypt.
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**Mummified Lion Cubs**
In the ancient cemetery of Saqqara, in addition to human mummies, archaeologists have also discovered countless mummified animals, especially cats – sacred animals of ancient Egyptians. However, the most prominent are two mummified lion cubs – a rare and special discovery in archaeology.
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**The Giant Corpse**
A secret excavation in Egypt is said to have found the body of a giant. Although there is no concrete evidence, researchers have hypothesized about the existence of giants based on ancient records and archaeological sites in many places.
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**Screaming Mummy**
A mummy with a face frozen in a scream was found in Deir el-Bahari. Experts believe that the woman died of a heart attack, and the stiffness of her body during embalming preserved this terrifying expression forever.
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**30 Ancient Wooden Coffins**
In 2019, archaeologists in Luxor found 30 wooden coffins with mummies inside. These coffins provided insight into how ancient Egyptians mummified bodies and how to distinguish the genders of the mummies by the placement of their hands.
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**Queen Nefertiti’s Mummy**
In 2022, an Egyptologist announced that he had found the mummy of Queen Nefertiti, who was known for her legendary beauty. However, the location and details of the discovery have not been officially announced, causing much controversy.
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**Tomb of the Pyramid Builders**
The 2010 discovery showed that tombs near the Pyramids may have belonged to construction workers, rather than slaves as previously thought. This is changing the understanding of the construction of ancient Egypt’s great structures.
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**Stone Coffins in Saqqara**
Elaborately carved tombs containing stone and wooden coffins and items such as statues and pottery have been found at Saqqara. These discoveries help to reveal more about the lives and beliefs of ancient Egyptians.
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**Secret Chamber in the Great Pyramid**
A large hollow space has been discovered in the Great Pyramid of Giza using advanced scanning technology. However, the purpose of this chamber is still unclear, although there are theories that it may be related to construction techniques or a secret burial place.
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**Cleopatra’s Tunnel**
A nearly 1.5 km long tunnel under the Taposiris Magna temple in Alexandria could lead to the burial place of Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony. This is a promising discovery, although there is no clear evidence yet.
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**The Lost Golden City**
A 3,000-year-old ancient city near Luxor was discovered in 2020. The city was once the center of ancient Egypt during its golden age, with neighborhoods, bakeries and many valuable artifacts such as pottery and jewelry.
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**An Ancient Brewery**
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A 5,000-year-old brewery has been discovered in Abydos, suggesting that the ancient Egyptians produced beer on a large scale, perhaps for use in religious ceremonies or important festivals.
**Tombs and Burial Artifacts**
In an effort to boost tourism, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a new discovery: a tomb filled with ancient artifacts, including pottery, funeral masks, and figurines. These were items that the ancient Egyptians believed were necessary for their journey to the afterlife. While the discovery is not very large, it is still an important milestone in understanding their funeral customs.
2. **Ancient Temple Ruins**
Archaeologists discovered a hidden corridor of pillars under an ancient temple. While there are no notable artifacts, the discovery still provides more information about the history of the area and ancient architecture. The temple is considered an important site in Egyptian history, although there are currently no truly shocking revelations.
**4,000-year-old tomb at Saqqara**
An excavation at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara has revealed a stone tomb and many artifacts from different periods. Saqqara, located near Cairo, is famous for its many pyramids and tombs, including the Step Pyramid of Djoser – the world’s largest and oldest stone structure, built more than 4,600 years ago.
Artifacts in the tomb include two statues of the goddess Isis, a statue of a young Harpocrates, amulets, pottery, and hieroglyphic inscriptions. This sheds new light on ancient Egyptian burial customs.
**3,200-year-old cheese**
Another interesting discovery came from a tomb containing broken pottery vessels, inside of which was a solid white mass identified as the oldest known cheese, dating back 3,200 years. The cheese was made from goat and sheep milk. This is the first evidence that the ancient Egyptians produced cheese, although no one dared to taste this “overcooked” dish.
**Mummified girl with treasure**
In 2020, a tomb containing the mummy of a young girl aged about 15-16, who lived 3,600 years ago, was discovered. The tomb was made from a sycamore tree trunk, decorated with many elaborate details. The young girl was buried with valuable items such as jewelry, rings, necklaces made of semi-precious stones, a scarab amulet, a funerary doll, two mummified cats and a pair of red leather sandals – all very well preserved, providing valuable information for researchers.
**Ancient embalming workshop**
Near the Saqqara necropolis, a 2,500-year-old embalming workshop was discovered. The workshop contained many tools such as ceramic jars, bowls, measuring cups and oils used in the embalming process. The discovery helps scientists understand more about the chemical composition and process of ancient mummification. In addition, undisturbed tombs near the workshop may also contain more mysteries waiting to be solved.
