Workers Made A Ground Breaking Discovery Of As They Dug Out An Untouched Egyptian Tomb

Mummified Animals

Human bodies were mummified to protect them for the afterlife, while animals were fossilized as part of religious offerings. After collecting the immaculately preserved creatures, the scientists were overjoyed to explore the doorway to an undisturbed tomb believed to contain human remains.

Mummified Animals

4,400-Year Asleep

For 4,400 years, the intricately carved burial place of a high priest — Wahtye — was left completely undamaged and hidden. In the Fifth Dynasty, he was assigned as a high-ranking member of the priesthood by King Neferirkare Kakai.

4,400 Year Asleep