VOICED : Gigantesco descubrimiento arqueológico en Egipto

A major archaeological discovery in Saqqara, Egypt, revealed 250 sarcophagi and 150 bronze statues. The site, near the Giza pyramids, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Among the finds was a sealed papyrus, likely containing chapters from the Book of the Dead, which was sent to Cairo for analysis. These discoveries, along with previous ones from 2020, are expected to help rewrite the history of the period.

What was discovered in the Saqqara necropolis?

• A new pyramid

• 250 sarcophagi and 150 bronze statues

• A hidden treasure

• An ancient library

Who was the architect of the step pyramid at Saqqara?

• Imhotep

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

• Tutankhamun

What was found inside one of the wooden sarcophagi?

• A map of Egypt

• A golden mask

• An intact papyrus

• A set of ancient tools

Where was the papyrus sent for restoration and analysis?

• The British Museum

• The Smithsonian

• The Louvre

• The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

What is the potential impact of these discoveries according to the authorities?

• They will be displayed in a new museum

• They will be sold to private collectors

• They will help rewrite the history of the period

• They will increase tourism