Archaeologists have found approximately 30 beautifully preserved mummies in a 4,000 year old Egyptian necropolis which held 53 tombs. Supervisor of Antiquities for Middle Egypt Dr. Abdel-Rahman El-Ayedi's team established his archaeological site in the Faiyum Oasis near the El-Lahun Egyptian pyramid which is just south of Cairo. Besides the mummies, the team found masks, amulets, clay pots and an offering table located in a funerary chapel. The chapel dates back to about 30 BC to 337 AD.
archaeologists have found approximately 30 beautifully preserved mummies in a 4 000 year old egyptian necropolis which held 53 tombs supervisor of antiquities for middle egypt dr abdel rahman el ayedi s team established his archaeological site in the faiyum oasis near the el lahun egyptian pyramid which is just south of cairo besides the mummies the team found masks amulets clay pots and an offering table located in a funerary chapel the chapel dates back to about 30 bc to 337 ad