This catacombs held thousands of mummified ibis and a small number of mummified baboons. Ibis were considered the living image of Thoth. They were worshipped during their lifetime then mummified and buried here. Most mummification were done during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods.
Mummified baboon
The empty niches were filled with mummies
Mummified ibis
The underground tunnel is at least 3 km and may stretch longer when excavation is completed
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Going back up
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