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The woman's remains were contained in two painted coffins, one stacked inside the other. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities)
Archaeologists Discover Intricately Decorated Coffins Belonging to the Only Daughter of an Ancient Egyptian Governor
The 4,000-year-old burial chamber featured hieroglyphs referring to the woman, known as Idi, as the "lady of the house"
Sonja Anderson
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