Zahi Hawass claims Osiris tomb in 1998 after team discovery. In February 1998, Reuters reported Egyptian archaeologists found a granite sarcophagus of Osiris The discovery was made in a 30m (98 ft) deep tomb at Giza Zahi Hawass called it 'the most important archaeological discovery of his entire career'
In 1999, Zahi Hawass announced a granite sarcophagus of Osiris at 30m depth, calling it "the most important archaeological discovery of his career." The sarcophagus was dated to around 500 BC. Hawass claimed the chamber could be the mythical tomb of Osiris described in tradition.
Key Facts
- In February 1998, Reuters reported Egyptian archaeologists found a granite sarcophagus of Osiris
- The discovery was made in a 30m (98 ft) deep tomb at Giza
- Zahi Hawass called it 'the most important archaeological discovery of his entire career'
- The sarcophagus was partially underwater and determined to date from around 600 BC
- Hawass claimed the chamber could be the mythical tomb of Osiris described in tradition
- Boris Sed and his team were not credited for their earlier discovery of the sarcophagus lid
- The Fox Television special 'Opening the Lost Tomb Live' aired in March 1999
Related site: Osiris Shaft — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: Lost Footage from Secret Digs at Giza Found! Confirming Ancient Accounts with Modern Technology! by UnchartedX