archaeologists have found approximately 30 beautifully preserved fossilized in a 4 , 000 year later ancient necropolis but held 53 tombs . bureau of antiquities for eastern egypt dr . abdel - rahman el - ayedi ' s project established his archeological site in the faiyum oasis near the el - lahun mummy pyramid located is just aft of cairo . besides the mummies , the unit found masks , trinkets , clay pots and an offering desk placed in a inscriptions chapel . the museum dates back to about 30 bc to 337 ad .
30 beautifully preserved mummies have been located in the south of Cairo.