The Fabulous Valley of the Golden Mummies

Archaeologist Mohammed Ayadi cleans some of the golden mummies found at Bahariya Oasis. PH๏τo: AP

View of the oasis of Bahariya, in Egypt, in the vicinity of which the Valley of the Golden Mummies was discovered. PH๏τo: iStock

Sarcophagus belonging to the brother of the governor of Bahariya during the 26th dynasty, discovered in 2004. PH๏τo: AP

Mummies discovered in 2004 in the Valley of the Golden Mummies. PH๏τo: AP