A mummy of the Greco-Roman era discovered

A mummy of the Greco-Roman era discovered by an archaeological exploration in the monastery cemetery in Fayoum, 60 km (37 miles) south of Cairo, is seen in this undated handout picture made available January 20, 2008. The mummies are mostly in good condition and covered by cartons. Others were covered with eight layers of linen and tied with ropes.

A mummy of the Greco-Roman era discovered by an archaeological exploration in the monastery cemetery in Fayoum, 60 km (37 miles) south of Cairo, is seen in this undated handout picture made available January 20, 2008. The mummies are mostly in good condition and covered by cartons. Others were covered with eight layers of linen and tied with ropes