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Egyptian Archeologists Find 3,000-Year-Old Coffins of Temple Chanters in Luxor

Archaeologists in Luxor have discovered 22 painted wooden coffins containing mummies, along with eight sealed papyrus scrolls, in a tomb within the Theban Necropolis. The coffins, dating to Egypt's Third Intermediate Period (1077–664 BCE), were found stacked in a rock-cut chamber, indicating they had been moved from their original burial sites.

The find is significant because the coffins largely bear the professional title "Chanter" or "Chantress of Amun," providing new insights into the cult of the powerful god Amun during this period. The well-preserved state of the coffins and the intact papyrus scrolls offer fresh avenues for studying the social and religious roles of temple chanters, a group previously less understood by historians.