Zahi Hawass, expert on Egypt, discovers a wood coffin of Ahanakht from ca. 2000 BC from the dark depths of the Museum's storerooms. April 11, 1999 "This unique coffin has hieroglyphic inscriptions and is from the famous Middle Kingdom site of El Bersheh. I chose it particularly because this Museum is excavating there right now. It is important to see what is being discovered at this time. I hope that after this exhibit this coffin can remain on display." next pair of eyes >