Gold-Covered Mummy Found, And It's the Oldest Ever Discovered

Gold-Covered Mummy Found, And It's the Oldest Ever Discovered

Did you hear about the latest discoveries at the Tombs of Saqqara in Egypt?

Archaeologists just found a 4,300-year-old mummy named Hekashepes covered in gold leaf, buried in a sealed stone sarcophagus at the bottom of a 33-foot shaft.

It’s such an exciting find in the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis!

Let’s dive into this discovery and chat about all the fascinating things we've uncovered in mummies so far.

From intricate burial practices to hidden treasures, these ancient remains have so many stories to tell!