Researchers determined that the sarcophagus

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Researchers determined that the sarcophagus, which had been painted red and depicted on its surface images of several Egyptian gods and spells from the Book of the Dead, was constructed for a scribe named Horemheb who was a general of the army under Tutankhamun. There was no mummy in the sarcophagus.

Along with the sarcophagus, excavators uncovered several ushabti figurines, which were placed in ancient tombs to act as substitutes for the deceased. They also recovered a rare heart-shaped amulet made of red and green jasper. Cahail said the amulet was probably worn on the chest of one of the deceased.

Archaeologists say the tomb was raided at least twice many years ago. Only a few artifacts and the human remains survived the lootings.

The skeletons found in the tomb – representing three to four men, 10 to 12 women and at least two children – likely belonged to members of the same two families. The presence of far more females than males would suggest polygamy, a practice that was common among Egyptian royalty.

Archaeologists believe Horemheb’s ties to the military would have allowed his family to afford a tomb with so many bells and whistles.

The tomb was excavated in the summer and winter of 2013. Cahail and his team will present the results of their study at the American Research Center of Egypt in Portland, Ore., later this week. wholesale lingerie bra Wholesale Long Dress