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Identification of Pharaoh Sheshonq III’s Sarcophagus in Ancient Tanis Marks Major Archaeological Breakthrough In the clay-shaded gloom of the northern chamber of the tomb of Pharaoh Osorkon II, meticulous archaeological cleaning work has led to a discovery of such magnitude that experts do not hesitate to…

Tanis development proceeding...: archaeologists identify the long-mysterious granite sarcophagus as that of Pharaoh Sheshonq III, found alongside 225 ushabtis in their original context. A landmark discovery rewriting 22nd Dynasty history.

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