Egypt opens 2 ancient pyramids for first time since 1960s

[Judi Lynn]

Updated 1:32 pm CDT, Saturday, July 13, 2019



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A member of an international delegation sketches the site of the Bent Pyramid during an event opening the pyramid and its satellites for visitors in Dashur, Egypt, Saturday, July 13, 2019. The Bent pyramid, listed on UNESCO's world heritage list as part of the Memphis necropolis, is considered a transition phase in pyramids construction that comes between step pyramids and complete pyramids.

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt on Saturday opened two of its oldest pyramids, located about 25 miles (40 kilometers) south of the capital Cairo, to visitors for the first time since 1965.

Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Anany told reporters that tourists were are now allowed to visit the Bent Pyramid and its satellite pyramid in the Dahshur royal necropolis, which is part of the Memphis Necropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Bent Pyramid, which was built during the Old Kingdom of the Pharaoh of Sneferu, in about 2600 B.C., is unique in that it has two internal structures. El-Anany said the Bent Pyramid represents a transitional form of pyramid construction between the Djoser Step Pyramid (2667-2648 B.C.) and the Meidum Pyramid (also about 2600 B.C.)

El-Anany also announced that Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a collection of stone, clay and wooden sarcophagi, some of them with mummies, in the area. He said archaeologists also found wooden funerary masks along with instruments used for cutting stones, dating to the Late Period (664-332 B.C.).

More:
https://www.chron.com/news/world/article/Egypt-opens-2-ancient-pyramids-for-first-time-14093383.php

[Jeffersons Ghost]

1. It appears that your really into Anthropology, Judi Lynn.

Lots of interesting OPs, by you, in this forum. Mummies and ANY kind of sarcophagus are rare finds in Egypt. Most pyramids were looted in antiquity.

[Judi Lynn]

5. So much within our grasp now, with the "InternetS", the "system of tubes", etc.,

according to Republican "statesmen." They can be used to look up someone's whizbang, or at the stars.

Have never had the ability to get in touch with so much information, one doesn't know where to look first. It's wonderful finding information I've never knew existed, and doing it repeatedly, with the feeling there will always be new stuff becoming available now, as technology is increasing, improving so quickly.

Once I find anything even slightly interesting I feel obligated to put it somewhere where someone might see it, too. I have benefited so much for so long from reading posts made by other people who felt it was worthwhile to put information out where others would find it, too. So much to learn....

[Jeffersons Ghost]

2. You might consider posting a few important archaeological finds in General Discussion...

Check out this readership of this OP:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=12274801

[Judi Lynn]

6. I'll give that some thought. Never have done it before. Saw the OP earlier, loved all of it.

It was surprising to see so many who showed up to show interest in a very quiet interest, looking for, finding, learning about arrowheads, spear heads, etc.

Will keep it in mind when and if I find something which might have broad interest. That thread was interesting, enjoyable.

[sinkingfeeling]

3. Now I'll have to return to Egypt!

[Jeffersons Ghost]

4. I wish that I could afford to go tour Egypt:

Do you like the "Eye of Horus" (originally the Eye of Wadjet) used in my signature?