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SandakinTheTriplet t1_j62mbcw wrote

Reply to comment by Ancient_Boner_Forest in Archaeologists Uncover Oldest, And Most Complete Mummy Found In Egypt by Magister_Xehanort

IFL is known for clickbait titles so I looked up the archaeologist’s Insta and he seems to be using the same verbiage! https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn5ADD9ttgE/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

He means “complete” as in the tomb has been untouched since it was first closed (which is a rarity). It does seem to be well preserved and at 4,300 years old it would make it one of the oldest tomb discoveries in Egypt, although not the oldest — the pyramid of Djozer is 4,700 years old.

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notoriousbsr t1_j63ikd3 wrote

thanks for this legwork, really interesting that the Archaeologist is using the same.

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PinianthePauper t1_j6olh9v wrote

Zahi Hawass is euh, not the most nuanced or objective of archaeologists.

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