LOOK: Archaeologists uncover 20 ancient Egyptian coffins

This photo provided by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities shows recently discovered ancient coloured coffins with inscriptions and paintings, in the southern city of Luxor, Egypt. Photo: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities via AP

This photo provided by the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities shows recently discovered ancient coloured coffins with inscriptions and paintings, in the southern city of Luxor, Egypt. Photo: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities via AP

Published Oct 18, 2019

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Cairo - Egypt's Antiquities Ministry says archaeologists have uncovered at least 20 ancient wooden coffins in the southern city of Luxor.

A brief statement from the ministry says archaeologists found the coffins in the Asasif Necropolis. The necropolis, located in the ancient town of West Thebes, includes tombs dating back to the Middle, New Kingdom and the Late Periods (1994 B.C. to 332 B.C.).

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Photos from the ministry show coloured coffins with inscriptions and paintings. The ministry described it as one of the "biggest and most important" discoveries in recent years.

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The ministry says it will release further details at a news conference on Saturday.

Video by: Kim Kay/African News Agency

Egypt has sought publicity for its archaeological discoveries in the hopes of reviving its tourism sector, which was badly hit by the turmoil following the 2011 uprising.

AP

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