“Unlocking Secrets of the Afterlife: Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Egypt’s First Fully Preserved Funeral Home in the Mysterious City of the Dead!”
What if I told you that beneath the mystical sands of ancient Egypt lies a “funeral home” where the hustle and bustle of death was as intricate as running a modern-day business? In July 2018, archaeologists stumbled upon a fascinating funerary complex beneath Saqqara, unveiling not only mummies but an entire mummification workshop—complete with clever ventilation to keep things… well, fresh! Imagine the slice of history that reveals everyday life in ancient Egypt, shifting our gaze from glorious pharaohs to the ‘working-class’ rituals of the eternal. This groundbreaking discovery shakes up long-held narratives, turning the spotlight on the surprisingly shrewd embalmers who catered to every afterlife budget. So, ready to dive into the details of this extraordinary find? Buckle up, because it gets intriguing! LEARN MORE.
The funerary complex is complete with a mummification workshop featuring natural ventilation.
National GeographicThe funeral complex was found at the bottom of a 40-foot shaft, from which archaeologists had to remove 42 tons of fill before entering.
In July 2018, archaeologists unearthed a sprawling, ancient Egyptian “funeral home” beneath Saqqara. The trove of discoveries pointed toward a substantial funeral industry in ancient Egypt and has since allowed researchers to document evidence of this business for the first time.
According to National Geographic, the discovery of this necropolis sent shockwaves through the archaeological community — and shifted the focus from royal, pharaoh-centric tomb research to the more plebeian, yielding new information about the day-to-day business of death.
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