Egyptian archeologists uncover ancient 'industrial area' filled with royal artifacts
, CNNArcheologists have uncovered an ancient"industrial area" once used to produce decorative items, furniture and pottery for royal tombs, Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities announced Thursday.
At the site, which stretches around 75 meters down the valley, Hawass' team found inlay beads, silver rings and golden foil -- items that were commonly used to decorate the wooden coffins of Egypt's ancient royalty, he said. Some of the artifacts depicted the wings of Horus, a deity associated with death and resurrection, according to the statement.
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