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Newly discovered sarcophagus is displayed in the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt.

Video. Uncovering ancient mummification workshops in Egypt

Updated: 30/05/2023 - 16:34 GMT+2

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed two embalming workshops and two tombs with 4,500 old artifacts in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, Egypt.

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