Ancient Egypt: The unknown discovery of the Lost Labyrinth
A team of archaeologists from Egypt and the Dominican Republic have unearthed a strange find in ancient temples of Egypt. Researchers unearthed a mummy embalmed more than 2,000 years ago which had its tongue replaced by a gold bar.
The long-dead person was discovered in the ancient city of Taposiris Magna, which translates as the “great tomb of Osiris.”
Osiris was considered to be the god of the underworld.
Together with Isis and Horus, Osiris formed the principal trinity among Egypt’s gods and goddesses.
Researchers have said the golden tongue was possibly placed there so the deceased person could talk to the gods in the afterlife.
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A statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said experts “found remnants of gilded cartonnage in addition to amulets of gold foil in the form of a tongue that were placed in the mouth of the mummy in a special ritual to ensure their ability to speak in the after life before the Osirian court.”
The mummy was discovered in one of 16 burial chambers at Taposiris Magna, which also has temples dedicated to Isis.
In one of the other 15 burial chambers, a female had been buried with a death mask which covers much of her body.
In another chamber, scientists found the remains of scrolls, which experts are currently trying to decipher.
The researchers also found several statues of individuals buried at the site.
The scientists believe the individuals were of a high status in their life.
The statues have remained so well intact over the last 2,000 years you can still see the hairstyles they donned in their lives.
It is likely the people lived during the Ptolemaic period (305 to 30BC), archaeologists believe.
The mummies were believed to have been upper-middle class Egyptians, as the mummification process and burial chamber appeared to have been sophisticated.
Ancient Egypt is famous for its incredible artefacts, ranging from impressive tombs and pyramids, drawing in millions to its tourism industry.
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