In Photos: 'Cachette of the Priests' Discovered in Luxor
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By Owen Jarus
published Archaeologists near Luxor, Egypt, have discovered 30 sealed wooden coffins with mummies inside, some of which belonged to ancient Egyptian priests. The archaeologists have named the extraordinary finding the "cachette of the priests."
The Coffins
Ancient priests
Mummy wrappings
Minister of Antiquities
Vivid colors
Carefully carved
Arranged in layers
Ongoing analysis
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Owen Jarus is a regular contributor to Live Science who writes about archaeology and humans' past. He has also written for The Independent (UK), The Canadian Press (CP) and The Associated Press (AP), among others. Owen has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Toronto and a journalism degree from Ryerson University.
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