Talking Pyramids

One of the main functions of Talking Pyramids is to provide up-to-date information on the Egyptian pyramids. Last year Zahi Hawass announced that he wanted all Egyptian pyramids to open to the public by 2009 though I do not think this is the case. Although I try to keep the entry prices up to date [...]

Another small snippet of information has been released about the announcement of the discovery of the granite sarcophagus of Senusret II. The Egypt State Information Service sheds a bit more light on the subject: Egyptian archeologists have discovered the graveyard and sarcophagus of ancient Pharaoh king Senosert II. Secretary General of the Supreme Council of [...]

Granite sarcophagus of Senusret II I am not sure what to make of this news release. Petrie examined the sarcophagus of Senusret II (a.k.a. Senwosret II, Sesostris II) in great detail when he conducted his survey in 1889. MENA press release: CAIRO – Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered the burial chamber and coffin of King Senusret [...]