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Adding to a flurry of archaeological finds in recent years, the Saqqara necropolis near the famed pyramids of Giza has unearthed fifty nine ornately decorated sarcophagi containing mummified remains bearing hieroglyphic inscriptions. The discovery of the coffins is the first major announcement since the outbreak of Covid-19 in Egypt, which led to the closure of museums and archaeological sites for around three months since late March. Dozens of statues were also found in the area including a bronze figurine depicting Nefertem, an ancient god of the lotus blossom.