The new archaeological artifacts were found near the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Saqqara is located 15 miles (24 kilometers) southwest of Cairo.
Glucose is an incredibly annoying bodily component to work with.
A team of archeologists set out to understand the pyramid's structural resilience against seismic hazards.
Over 280 ancient mass graves have been discovered east of the Nile, and the monuments predate ancient Egypt.
Archaeologists had previously uncovered Greek papyri in mummies, but this discovery marks the first time a literary text has been found incorporated into the mummification process.
An excavation spanning over 11 years is turning up valuable information about everyday life in old Egypt.
The ancient scribbles, written in Tamil, read, “Cikai Korran came here and saw.”
Photo: Mahmoud El-Khawas (AP) 
