Alabaster Kopic Box Found Intact: Precise Burial Container Still In Situ

Alabaster Kopic Box Found Intact: Precise Burial Container Still In Situ. Alabaster kopic box found still in place beneath the Black Pyramid Box meant to hold several alabaster kopic vessels Clearly part of a burial context

An alabaster kopic box was discovered still in place beneath the Black Pyramid, meant to hold several alabaster vessels as part of a burial context. Described as "precise work," the box shows no evidence of power tools or modern methods. The soft alabaster allowed hand carving with no undercuts visible, rounded at the bottom, and notably lacks spiral striations from tubular drilling. A rare find preserved exactly where it was left thousands of years ago. 🏺👀

Key Facts

• Alabaster kopic box found still in place beneath the Black Pyramid
• Box meant to hold several alabaster kopic vessels
• Clearly part of a burial context
• Described as 'precise work' but without evidence of power tools
• No undercuts visible; rounded at bottom
• No spiral striations from tubular drilling
• Material is soft alabaster allowing hand carving

Source: Going Beneath the Mysterious Black Pyramid Of Dashur - Rarely Seen Ancient Egyptian Pyramid! by UnchartedX