The first nearly complete funerary furniture has been discovered at the Panehsy necropolis in Matariya, Ain Shams

The state continues to uncover its antiquities, with a significant archaeological discovery at the Panehsy necropolis in the Matariya archaeological area of ​​Ain Shams. This discovery sheds further light on the secrets of the ancient Heliopolis necropolis. The discovery was made during excavations conducted by the Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities at the site. The mission successfully unearthed a cache containing the first nearly complete funerary furniture discovered in the area, along with a collection of rare artifacts and several metal earrings believed to be made of gold. Come and discover for yourself with Egypt Travel Packages and enjoy all the new discoveries. At Egypt Classic Tours, you'll find a wide variety of destinations and cities to choose from. You can enjoy a Cairo and the Red Sea Short Vacation in Egypt, experiencing a range of climates.

Egyptian archaeological missions are making significant efforts to reinterpret the cultural history of Heliopolis, one of the oldest and most important religious cities in the ancient world. The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities stated that the new discoveries are providing a clearer picture of the daily life and funerary practices of the region's inhabitants throughout successive historical periods.

Current excavations have uncovered a mud-brick burial containing human remains. Further meticulous scientific excavation beneath it revealed a unique archaeological cache comprising a distinguished collection of ornaments and symbolic objects associated with funerary practices.

In addition, a remarkable collection of yellow metal earrings was discovered, consisting of five pairs of varying sizes, likely made of gold, with diameters ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 cm. If you're a fan of camping and the desert, our Egypt DesertSafari Tours offer adventures in the Eastern and Western Deserts. Explore camping now with the Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo with Cairo Top Tours. If you're arriving by port, discover EgyptShore Excursions for exclusive trips. Enjoy Best Alexandria Shore Excursions for excursions to Alexandria or Cairo. Explore the Pyramids and Nile Tour fromAlexandria to discover Cairo's most famous landmarks.

The "Banhasi" cemetery, which was used to bury notable individuals from the Late Period through the Roman and Christian eras, is a living archaeological record that documents the various eras that the region witnessed. This makes the discovery significant both historically and culturally.