Old Kingdom Tomb, 100 Ushabti Figurines Found at Egypt's Saqqara
Faizan Hashmi
Published August 30, 2026 | 12:45 AM
CAIRO, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 30th Aug, 2026) Egyptian archaeologists have made a significant discovery at the Bubasteion necropolis in Saqqara. They unearthed an Old Kingdom tomb belonging to a high-ranking official named Sekhentyu-Ptah, along with a complex network of interconnected burial shafts.
According to a statement from Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy, this find highlights the enduring cultural and funerary significance of the site across different historical periods, providing valuable insights into its long-term development.
The excavation team discovered the chapel's false door, preserved in situ, alongside a complete set of inscribed alabaster ritual tools—including an offering table, purification basin, ewer, and disc—bearing Sekhentyu-Ptah's name and title as Royal Chamberlain. Finding these artifacts intact offers crucial data on Old Kingdom mortuary practices.
Further discoveries included:
- Human remains within linked burial shafts
- Numerous pieces of painted cartonnage
- Over 100 faience ushabti figurines
- Three untouched stone sarcophagi
- A wooden falcon statue
- Various pottery items
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