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In a tomb deep below the desert, Egyptologist Ramadan Hussein (left) and mummy specialist Salima Ikram (right) examine the coffin of a woman who was laid to rest inside a limestone sarcophagus As a result, Ramadan and his team were featured on the National Geographic mini-series Kingdom of Mummies, highlighting the discoveries at the site. Ramadan will be remembered not only for his academic achievements but also for his devotion to his family, warm, welcoming nature, and loving heart. From the gaps in the mortar, Dr Ramadan Hussein has a hunch that the lid was removed and replaced in antiquity. But why? Ramadan and his team investigate the evidence at this potential crime scene to discover what - or who - remains inside. In conjunction with Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, a team of archaeologists led by Dr. Ramadan Hussein from Germany's Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, uncovered the burial National Geographic The resourceful archaeologists used winches to descend into the ancient funeral home, which was part of an underground complex and designed to provide natural ventilation. Hussein says that “we can talk about the archaeology of embalming” purportedly “for the first time.” In the shadow of the world's oldest pyramids, a team of archaeologists, led by Dr. Ramadan Hussein, has made the discovery of a lifetime: a fully intact burial complex buried deep beneath the sand. Few workshops dedicated to mummification have been discovered. Egyptologist Ramadan Hussein says the discovery of the burial complex, which dates back to 600 B.C., offers new clues about the “The evidence we uncovered shows the embalmers had very good business sense,” says Ramadan Hussein, an Egyptologist at the University of Tübingen in Germany, told National Geographic. “They were very smart about providing alternatives.” Archaeologists examine a mummy at the Mummification Workshop in Saqqara. In the shadow of the world's oldest pyramids, a team of archaeologists led by Dr Ramadan Hussein have made the discovery of a lifetime - a fully intact burial complex buried deep beneath the sand. Packed with treasures and world firsts, the site has the potential to re-write the book on mummification, unlocking secrets forgotten since the age The researchers behind the discovery, led by Ramadan Hussein, an Egyptologist at the University of Tübingen in Germany, first hit pay dirt two years ago, when they dug into a vast, sandy shaft Ramadan B. Hussein, the archaeologist who associated his name with a series of exceptional discoveries in Saqqara, Egypt, has passed away after a short severe illness. Ramadan Badry Hussein studied Egyptology at Cairo University before working for Egypt’s Antiquities’ public sector as an inspector in Saqqara and Giza. A rare example of a But why? Ramadan and his team investigate the evidence at this potential crime scene to discover what – or who – remains inside. Servants of The Serpent Goddess. In the very deepest level of the tomb complex, Dr Ramadan Hussein and his team discover two priests buried side by side. About National Geographic Partners LLC. National Geographic Partners LLC (NGP), a joint venture between National Geographic and 21st Century Fox, is committed to bringing the world premium science, adventure and exploration content across an unrivaled portfolio of media assets. In the shadow of the world's oldest pyramids, a team of archaeologists led by Dr Ramadan Hussein have made the discovery of a lifetime - a fully intact burial complex buried deep beneath the sand. Packed with treasures and world firsts, the site has the p National Geographic for everyone in everywhere In the shadow of the world's oldest pyramids, a team of archaeologists led by Dr Ramadan Hussein have made the discovery of a lifetime - a fully intact burial complex buried deep beneath the sand. Packed with treasures and world firsts, the site has the potential to re-write the book on mummification, unlocking secrets forgotten since the age of the pharaohs. Now the team have to open every Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Khaled al-Anani has decided to publish a commemorative issue of the Supreme Council of Antiquities’ periodical in honour of Egyptian archaeologist Ramadan Badri Hussein, who passed away aged 50 early in March 2022, following a short but severe illness. In the shadow of the world's oldest pyramids, a team of archaeologists led by Dr Ramadan Hussein have made the discovery of a lifetime - a fully intact burial complex buried deep beneath the sand. Packed with treasures and world firsts, the site has the potential to re-write the book on mummification, unlocking secrets forgotten since the age of the pharaohs. Now the team have to open every “The evidence we uncovered shows the embalmers had very good business sense,” Dr Hussein told National Geographic. “They were very smart about providing alternatives.” So, for example, if a family couldn’t afford a gold or silver burial mask for their loved one, they may have been offered white plaster or gold foil instead. Kingdom of the Mummies is a riveting series that premiered on National Geographic Channel in 2020. It follows a team of archaeologists, Egyptologists, and forensic experts as they embark on a ground-breaking mission to uncover the secrets of an ancient Egyptian burial site. Ramadan B. Hussein, the archaeologist who associated his name with a series of exceptional discoveries in Saqqara, Egypt, has passed away after a short severe illness. Ramadan Badry Hussein studied Egyptology at Cairo University before working for Egypt’s Antiquities’ public sector as an inspector in Saqqara and Giza.
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