Mysterious mummies discovered in ancient Egypt burial ground
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Excavations and explorations into Egypt’s ancient past remain operational. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities recently announced they have unearthed 5 limestone sarcophagi and four wooden coffins containing human mummies inside a burial shaft located in Sacred Animal Necropolis in Saqqara. It’s an ancient burial ground that's about 20 miles south of Cairo and is also home to landmarks like Step Pyramid.