CAIRO — Egyptian archaeologists have discovered eight mummies dating back over 2,300 years at a pyramid complex south of Cairo, authorities said Wednesday. The mummies, dating from the Late Period of ancient Egypt, are "covered with a layer of painted cartonnage in the form of a human", the statement said. Cartonnage, a material often consisting of a mixture of linen or papyrus and plaster, was frequently used to cover mummies. The Dahshur complex, some 30 kilometers south of Cairo, was a major royal burial site that boasts the well-known "bent pyramid" of King Snefru. In April 2017, the remains of an Egyptian pyramid built around 3,700 year ago were discovered at the complex.

Source: Philippine Star November 28, 2018 14:24 UTC