More than two decades following its discovery, the Ministry of Antiquities will exhibit, for the first time, the sarcophagus of Queen Ta wisrt, the last queen of the 19th dynasty, at Luxor Museum after being transferred from the Tomb of Bay (KV13), where it was discovered .
Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Dr. Mostafa Waziri, said that the transfer took place yesterday evening after the approval of the Permanent Committee of Ancient Egyptian Antiquities and amid security measures by the Tourism and Antiquities Police and under the supervision of a team of archaeologists.
Fathi Yassin, Director General of Qurna Antiquities, revealed that the sarcophagus is made of pink granite and is decorated with a collection of drawings depicting the four protective gods and the four sons of Horus.
The sarcophagus, discovered by German archaeologist Alten Müller in the tomb of King Bay, near Queen Twosret 's tomb, was reused by King Ramesses III's son.
The sarcophagus is 280 cm long, 120 cm wide and 150 cm high. It weighs 6 tons.
This wonderful museum has a well-chosen and brilliantly displayed and explained collection of antiquities dating from the end of the Old Kingdom right through to the Mamluk period, mostly gathered from the Theban temples and necropolis. The ticket price puts off many, but don't let that stop you: this is one of the most rewarding sights in Luxor and one of the best museums in Egypt.
Contributed by Basant Ahmed
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