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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Researchers have described a burial chamber they found in Egypt, a stone-sculptured one, as an archeological marvel exemplifying the ancient builder\u2019s impressive mastery of masonry.<\/p>\n

An archaeological team from Egypt\u2019s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and Japan\u2019s Kanazawa University have unearthed a rock-hewn tomb in Saqqara\u2019s necropolis.<\/p>\n

This intricate monolithic structure contains exclusive artefacts and human remains believed to be about four millennia old, from the Second Dynasty.<\/p>\n

The scientists described the sarcophagus as an archaeological phenomenon, showcasing its maker\u2019s exceptional skills in masonry.<\/p>\n

Such archaeological findings \u201cprovide invaluable insights into the history of this region,\u201d Nozomu Kawai, who heads the Japanese team, told Egyptian media. Researchers believe that the tomb dates back to 2649 and 2150 BC.<\/p>\n

The monolithic crypt\u2019s interior design and the pottery adorning it point to its historical context. Other items in the burial chamber include a casket dating back to 1550-1295 BC, during the 18th Dynasty, with an alabaster jar inside it and later burials from the Ptolemaic era.<\/p>\n

Other items found inside the catacomb include an idol of the child deity Harpocrates \u2014 the god of silence \u2014 two statues crafted in terracotta symbolizing the ancient Egyptian goddess Isis, and a treasure trove of discoveries reminiscent of the much-later period of the Greek-descended Ptolemaic dynasty were also present.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope to uncover more secrets of the Saqqara archaeological site in the upcoming seasons, further enriching our understanding of this historically significant area,\u201d Kawai said.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Mauritius. Researchers have described a burial chamber they found in Egypt, a stone-sculptured one, as an archeological marvel exemplifying the ancient builder\u2019s impressive mastery of masonry. An archaeological team from Egypt\u2019s Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and Japan\u2019s Kanazawa University have unearthed a rock-hewn tomb in Saqqara\u2019s necropolis. 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