These Recent Egyptian Archaeological Discoveries are Rewriting History

These Recent Egyptian Archaeological Discoveries are Rewriting History

Aimee Heidelberg - December 21, 2022

These Recent Egyptian Archaeological Discoveries are Rewriting History
“Hot Raw Sewage” by Trey Ratcliff

The Black Sarcophagus (2018)

A black sarcophagus was located in Alexandria in 2018, containing the skeletons of two men and a woman. Researchers are using CT scanning and DNA testing to determine if they were related. One CT scan revealed a hole in one of the skulls and a bone fracture in one of the skeletons. This is likely from a trepanation operation, where a hole is drilled into a skull to relieve pressure after experiencing head trauma. One of the skeletons was lying on top of another indicating the tomb had been opened multiple times. The sarcophagus was in rough shape, being found with dark, murky water. They believe it is likely sewage or runoff from the decomposition and mummification process, sparking an Internet meme (#sarcophagusjuice) and a petition to drink the seepage.

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