More on the Saqqara necropolis

BIBLE HISTORY DAILY: Egypt Unveils 100 Sarcophagi. Massive find of painted coffins, many with mummies inside, establishes Saqqara as primary burial ground of 26th Dynasty (Jonathan Laden).

I noted the recent discovery of numerous mummies at Saqqara here. This BHD essay outlines the importance of the 26th Egyptian dynasty for biblical studies.

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