Archeologists find out the Mythical Tomb of Osiris, God of the Dead, in Egypt

The incredible discovery was headed by a team of Spanish-Italian archeologists with the help of the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities. The ancient tomb was found in a large ancient graveyard of Sheikh Abdel-Quma on the West Bank at Thebes. The complex had a shaft that connects to various chambers, including morbid monuments of demons holding knives.

In addition, Egyptologists Milagros Alvarez Sosa of Spain and Irene Morfini of Italy, who found the tomb had also been studying the nearby tomb of Min. The archaeologists said that the neighboring tomb of Osiris was exposed since 1887 but has never been properly examined nor documented. This was because of the lack of technology like colour photography and other modern recording techniques.

According to Gizmodo, the discovery serves as a replica of the Tomb of Osiris and as explained, the tomb features statues of demons holding knives and an emerald-skinned statue of Osiris, which was found sitting in a central arched chapel facing a staircase with a 9-meter shaft in it. It looks more of a maze as the shaft connects to another room with a second shaft that goes down for 19.6 feet or about 6 meters into two rooms.

All the elements of the exposed replica absolutely describe the mythical Osiris tomb. It includes the big 3.5 meters staircase with a four-meter high ceiling at the bottom which leads to the Netherworld and another one which leads openly to Osiris’ statue. The monument is found at a higher level and appears to be alone on this location plus a interment chamber right below the statue.

The myth about Osiris, which is the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and ruler of the underworld, is considered as one of the most famous tales to come out of Egypt. The stories surrounding this figure come in special and complex versions. According to Egyptian Myths, Osiris was also dubbed as the god of Earth and vegetation because after his death a severe lack came to Egypt and his rebirth caused the over-flow of the River Nile which saved men from the deadly drought resulting to the wealth of grain. Based on the myths, Osiris saved Egypt’s culture.

He was also known as the god of immortality as he was supposed to judge the dead and he only allows those who have spent their lives with moral worth to enter afterlife while others were judged to go to the underworld in its place. As mentioned, he was also seen as a god of revival and rebirth and has held different roles according to myths. Osiris was described as a bearded and mummified figure with green skin and one who wears a crown with hands that hold a flail and a crook.

Finally, there is no information on the exact date when the mythical tomb was formed. However, some researchers believe that this precious archaeological find can date back from up to the 25th dynasty or 26th dynasty . The said theory was based on a comparison to similar tombs that also has Osirian elements.