An exclusive series on the brand-new discoveries made by renowned Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass in Saqqara.

As of the start of their mission in Saqqara, Zahi Hawass and his team of Egyptian scientists get the impression that their excavation zone will be extremely rich.

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Saqqara and the Forgotten Mummies

After three months of excavations and dozens of sarcophagi found, more surprises lie in store for Zahi Hawass. Having given up hope, he, at last, finds a stone sarcophagus that apparently belongs to a vizier who lived during the New Kingdom.

After three months of excavations and dozens of sarcophagi found, more surprises lie in store for Zahi Hawass.