In the necropolis of DRA Abu El-Naga (Western Bank of the Nile in Egypt) archaeologists have discovered a wooden coffin time pharaohs of the seventeenth dynasty (XVII–XVI century BC). Inside was the mummy of a teenage girl, reports Ahram Online.
The scientists noted that the coffin is located in an unusual place, namely at the entrance to the tomb of the Treasurer of Queen Hatshepsut. Perhaps it was brought there by the robbers searching for valuables.
Studies have shown that the mummy belonged to a girl no older than 15-16 years. Her height was 159 cm.
The body was preserved poorly, but survived unusual jewelry (most likely a dowry). So, in ears were threaded copper earrings. In addition, together with the remains lying ring of stone and bone and a few necklaces. Beads were made from quartz, amber, amethyst, ceramics and glass. The scientists also found amulets with the image of a scarab and ancient Egyptian God Horus.
According to experts, only wealthy people could afford such things. They also noted that in this part of the necropolis was discovered for several such abandoned coffins, most of which belonged to women or children.
Earlier it was reported that in Egypt have uncovered the ancient necropolis of sacred animals. Some of them belong to rare species.
