The custom of mummification, which was widely practiced especially during the period of ancient Egypt, brought the bodies of that period to the present day. Today another very important discovery about mummies has been announced.

Egyptian archaeologists at the capital Cairo a tomb of the pharaoh discovers. The mummy found in the tomb is the oldest mummy ever discovered in Egypt. maybe announced.

The mummy is estimated to be 4,300 years old.

In the studies conducted, it was determined that the age of the mummy was about 4,300 years. The mummy was found near the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, near tombs belonging to the Fifth and Sixth Dynasties of the Old Kingdom.

The mummy”hekashepesIt was shared that it belongs to a man named ”. mom, gold leaf plating It was contained in a sarcophagus made of limestone.

Shocked not only by its antiquity, but also by its integrity:

Zahi Hawass, the leader of the team that made the discovery, said the mummy has so far been discovered in Egypt. perhaps the best preserved mummy also mentioned.

Not only was this mummy found in the area:

The team found Hekashepes’ mummy, as well as a researcher led by Unas. from Khnumdjedef“guardian of secrets and assistant to the great leader of the palace” Meris and priest of the administration of Pepi I from Fetek found their graves.

Fetek’s tomb also contained the largest statues ever discovered in the Memphis region where the discovery was made. Figurines representing a man and a woman and their servants were also discovered in other tombs.