Over 1,400 mummies found in hidden “City of the Dead” in Egypt

Archaeologists have discovered 36 tombs containing 30 to 40 mummies each. The tombs were found in an Egyptian city that scientists compare to the “City of the Dead.” According to Science NewsThe tombs were used for up to 900 years and it is believed that those buried there died of infectious diseases. The city where the tombs were discovered is called Aswan, which was formerly known as Swan, meaning “market,” the outlet added.

The city of Aswan was founded more than 4,500 years ago and played a crucial role in trade, quarrying, and even served as a military base. Aswan is located on the east bank of the Nile.

The city’s population included ancient Persians, Egyptians, Romans, Greeks and subtropical Africans.

The archaeological team worked on site for five years.

Patrizia Piacentini, an archaeologist from Milan, said the burial site extends over nearly 270,000 feet. Science News The report further stated that it contained up to ten terraces of ancient tombs arranged in layers on the hill near the modern mausoleum of Aga Khan III.

The excavations showed that people were buried according to their class. The archaeologists found that the elites were buried on the hilltop, while the middle class was buried below.

The team said the tombs were dated to between 600 BC and 300 AD, a period that spans many important parts of history, including Persian rule, the Greek Ptolemaic dynasty and Roman rule.

The team hopes to continue its efforts to uncover the diverse demographic history of the city of Aswan, Egypt.

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