The Saqqara Saite tombs, located at a stela of the Persian Period, belong to two of the most prominent warriors of the Old Kingdom, ‘Badd-y-Est’, and ‘Psamtik’. The process is funded by the University of Tübingen, and carried out by an Egyptian mission from the ministry of antiquities. Sonbol explained that the restoration process included erasing all of the minerals, and substances filling the gaps of the carved inscriptions—which were no longer recognisable—at the cemeteries. Furthermore, he added that renovating the tombs included strengthening their almost collapsing walls, as well as preserving their colours. Moreover, an embalming cache, holding a large collection of pottery vessels, bowels, and measuring cups were found, paving the way to reveal more about the oils used in the mummification process in the 26th dynasty.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 12, 2018 15:00 UTC