"Nani," a new discovery of a coffin for an Egyptian woman from the new kingdom era of Egypt

Dr. Mustafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has unveiled an exciting new archaeological find in the Minya Governorate of Egypt, specifically in the Al-Ghuraifa area. The discovery includes a well-preserved wooden coffin belonging to a woman named Nani from the New Kingdom of Egypt, along with a complete and remarkably intact papyrus.

These significant artifacts will be showcased in prominent Egyptian museums, such as the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Visitors on their Egypt day tours will have the opportunity to witness the greatness of the history of Egypt up close.

Of particular interest is the complete papyrus, measuring approximately 15 to 20 meters in length and boasting vibrant colors. It will be prominently displayed in the Grand Egyptian Museum, becoming a must-visit attraction for tourists on Egypt tours following its official opening.

“Al-Ghuraifah” is an archaeological area located in the desert desert, 25 kilometers west of the city of Mallawi and about 75 kilometers south of the city of Minya. It is one of the historical archaeological areas located south of Minya. It is surrounded by several archaeological areas, including Tuna al-Jabal and Ashmunin on the western mainland and Tell El-Amarna and The Tombs of Beni Hassan on the western mainland, in addition to the archaeological areas in southern Minya.

The area was discovered in 1925 by a person called “Al-Hakim,” who handed over a coffin that was found during excavations to the mayor of the village of Tuna al-Jabal, adjacent to the area.

The area has been subjected to thefts in the past, and in late 2017, the Egyptian archaeological mission began searching for the missing part of the cemetery of the 15th region of Upper Egypt, where an archaeological cemetery of family tombs was found that includes a group of burial wells dating back to the end of Pharaonic times and the beginning of the Ptolemaic era. It was announced in February 2018.

During previous seasons, 35 tombs, 90 coffins, 10,000 ushabti statues, and 700 amulets of various shapes, sizes, and materials were found in the archaeological area of Al-Ghuraifah, including scarabs of the engraved heart, amulets of the gods, pillars of the grandfather, the symbol of the god Osiris, and amulets made of pure gold, especially an amulet in the form of a sign. The winged Alba, the Eye of Aujat amulet, an amulet in the shape of a winged cobra, 8 canopy sets of different shapes and sizes, 5 wooden coffins, and some mummies are all in excellent condition.

The discovery in Al-Ghuraifa showcases the ongoing efforts to explore and preserve Egypt's rich archaeological heritage. Travelers can immerse themselves in this fascinating history through a variety of Egypt travel packages, such as Egypt Christmas tours and Egypt Easter tours, which offer a unique blend of religious and cultural experiences.

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