The mysterious discovery of “Messi” – revealing the secrets of Saqqara

By Mohsen Sharawy

In January 2023, the sands of Saqqara revealed a stunning discovery that dazzled historians and archaeologists. Nine magnificent statues, carved in colored limestone, emerged from their old sleep. These artifacts, representing servants and individual figures, are believed to date back to the Fifth Dynasty

Although there are no inscriptions on the statues revealing the identity of their owner, a fake door found near the site of the statues testifies to the name – “Messi”. This wondrous discovery invites us to a world where every grain of sand tells a story of power, mystery, and civilization lost in time