Ancient Egyptian priestess's remains found in father's tomb

"Kahl, who directs the excavation project, and his colleagues first began clearing the previously unknown shaft in the tomb of Djefai-Hapi I in 2022... The discovery is extraordinary, both aesthetically and scientifically," writes Jochem Kahl, underscoring the significance of the find and the extensive efforts the team undertook over three field seasons to reach Idy's burial chamber."

"Idy's coffins and their decoration surpass contemporary objects in their craftsmanship and tie with the outstanding quality of texts and images in the tomb of her father Djefai-Hapi I," Kahl highlights, indicating the exceptional artistry and meaningful connection between Idy’s burial and her father’s tomb.

"This large number of texts will allow for wide-ranging conclusions on the role of women and the transfer of knowledge in Ancient Egypt," Kahl notes, pointing to the potential insights the discovered inscriptions on Idy's coffins can provide about historical gender roles and education.

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