A joint Egyptian-Japanese archaeological mission uncovered a tomb and artifacts covering different historical periods during excavation works in the Saqqara region.
Mustafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities said that cooperation with Waseda University proved fruitful, as a tomb was uncovered that adds a new chapter to Saqqara’s rich history.
He pointed out that "the discovered artifacts and burials provide a window into the lives of those who lived in this ancient civilization."
This architectural discovery, which is believed to date back to the Second Dynasty, features intricate designs and offers a glimpse into the ingenuity of ancient Egyptian builders.
Among the discoveries are the remains of a human burial with a colorful mask and another burial of a young child. Also, the mission uncovered burials from the Late and Ptolemaic periods, in addition to a poorly preserved coffin from the Eighteenth Dynasty containing an alabaster bowl in good condition.
The collection includes two terracotta statues for the goddess Isis, a terracotta statue of the child god Harpocrates, amulets, pottery, and ostraca containing hieratic inscriptions.
On his part, Nozomu Kawai, head of the Japanese team said the discovery provides invaluable information about the history of the region.
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