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Ancient Tomb Unearthed: 225 Figurines and Pharaoh's Sarcophagus Found

12/6/2025

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French archaeologist Frederic Payraudeau announced the discovery of 225 funerary figurines in a Tanis tomb, the first find in the Tanis necropolis since 1946.
The figurines are arranged in a Star shape and served as workers for the afterlife.
The tomb also contains a sarcophagus identified as belonging to pharaoh Shoshenq III, who reigned from 830 to 791 BC, offering insight into burial practices and royal succession.

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French archaeologist Frederic Payraudeau announced the discovery of 225 funerary figurines in a Tanis tomb, the first find in the Tanis necropolis since 1946.
The figurines are arranged in a Star shape and served as workers for the afterlife.
The tomb also contains a sarcophagus identified as belonging to pharaoh Shoshenq III, who reigned from 830 to 791 BC, offering insight into burial practices and royal succession.