Cool Archaeological find! Black Egyptian Sarcophagus Never Opened

  Smithsonian magazine reported that an ancient sarcophagus made of black granite was uncovered  recently in the Sidi Gaber district of Alexandria, Egypt. 

On July 1st, 2018 it was reported that a huge, 30-ton sarcophagus was found below a building in Alexandria in Egypt. We are fascinated with archaeology and ancient civilizations, so we thought we'd share this with you.  Here's the story AND a video about it!  

Because the lid was sealed with mortar, experts believe the coffin has not been opened in 2,000 years, Smithsonian Magazine said. That is unusual because looters have picked through a multitude of tombs and burial chambers over the centuries.

The size of the sarcophagus is of particular significance, Science Alert said. It measures 72.8 inches by 104.3 inches by 65 inches and is the largest coffin ever found in Alexandria.  The tomb, which is believed to date to the Ptolemaic period, roughly 305 to 30 B.C., was found about 16 feet below ground during archaeological excavations ahead of construction of a new building. 

Found near the tomb, a worn alabaster bust

Also found near the tomb was a worn alabaster bust, perhaps a depiction of the man whose body was buried in the coffin. The identity of the body is unknown. 

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gEj0kwPbJDI

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