Archaeologists have uncovered at least 20 ancient wooden coffins in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor. Archaeologists have uncovered at least 20 ancient wooden coffins in the southern Egyptian city of Luxor. Egypt announces discovery of ancient coffins at site in LuxorA brief statement from the antiquities ministry said the coffins were found in the Asasif Necropolis. Egyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled el-Anany, foreground left, looking at recently discovered ancient coloured coffins (Egyptian ministry of antiquities/AP)Photos from the ministry show coloured coffins with inscriptions and paintings. Egypt has sought publicity for its archaeological discoveries in the hopes of reviving its tourism sector, which was badly hit by the turmoil following the 2011 uprising.

Source: Irish Independent October 15, 2019 13:41 UTC