An ancient treasure trove of more than a 100 intact sarcophagi was recently discovered in which country?
Answer: Egypt
Explanation
Egypt announced on November 14, 2020 the discovery of an ancient treasure trove of more than a 100 intact sarcophagi, the largest such find this year.
The sealed wooden coffins, unveiled on site amid fanfare, belonged to top officials of the Late Period and the Ptolemaic period of ancient Egypt.
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