20 ancient wooden coffins uncovered in Egypt

Archaeologists uncovered at least 20 ancient wooden coffins in the southern city of Luxor in 2019.

Archaeologists found the coffins in the Asasif Necropolis. The necropolis is located in the ancient town of West Thebes and includes tombs dating back to the Middle, New Kingdom and Late Periods (1994 B.C. to 332 B.C.)

Researchers cracked open the spectacular wooden coffins and found perfectly preserved mummies. The find is being described as the most important in a century. The coffins are estimated to be 3,000 years old.

The coffins were found sealed and intact, featuring vibrant color inscriptions and well-preserved engravings, both inside and out. Inscriptions suggest the coffins were for children and priests.