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For the first time, the Ministry of Antiquities in Egypt will exhibit the sarcophagus of Queen Tausert at the Luxor Museum The sarcophagus of Queen Tausert, the last of the 19th dynasties, was discovered about 20 years ago at the tomb of King Bay (KV13) on the west bank of Luxor, closed to the visit.
The coffin was transported after the approval of the Standing Committee of Egyptian Antiquities and amid security measures by the Tourism and Antiquities Police.
Another restoration team carried out the first restoration work before packaging and transportation.
The sarcophagus of Queen Tausert is made of pink granite and is decorated with a collection of drawings depicting the four gods of the garrisons, the four sons of Horus, as well as the inscriptions of prayers and prayers for the deceased.
The sarcophagus found by German archaeologist Alten Müller in the tomb of King Bai, near Queen Tausert's tomb, was re-used by the son of King Ramesses III, Prince Montuherbakhsh-F. 6 tons.
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