Ancient Egypt: Mummy of Amun temple singer unearthed near Amenhotep Huy's tomb

Ancient Egypt: Mummy of Amun temple singer unearthed near Amenhotep Huy's tomb
By Mary-Ann Russon
December 9, 2014 12:35 GMT


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The sarcophagus of a singer of the god Amun has been unearthed in the tomb of Amenhotep Huy in the Bahariya Oasis(Luxor Times)[/font]

Spanish archaeologists restoring the tomb of Amenhotep Huy (TT28) in the Bahariya Oasis on Luxor's west bank in Egypt have discovered the sarcophagus of a singer of the god Amun that was buried there at least 200 years after the original tomb was created.

According to Luxor Times, the sarcophagus is intact and well-preserved, and inside the coffin is a mummy wrapped in linen and its face is covered with a funerary mask. The mummy, whose name is unknown, also wears a wig topped by a crown of flowers, and a religious necklace lies on its chest.

The coffin was carved from wood and is covered in plaster, on which hieroglyphs and scenes are engraved depicting several Egyptian gods including Anubis, Osiris, Isis, Thoth and the four sons of Horus.

While the name of the mummy is not yet known, preliminary studies of the hieroglyphs inscribed on the sarcophagus claim that it holds a "Singer of Amun".

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