Archaeologists at the Saqqara Necropolis have announced the discovery of a pristine tomb belonging to a previously unknown high official named Bak-en-Sobek, who served as the "Overseer of the Sacred Crocodiles" during the 19th Dynasty. The burial chamber remains perfectly sealed, containing a high-quality limestone sarcophagus and a series of remarkably preserved wall reliefs depicting the ritual feeding and preservation of the sacred reptiles of the Fayum.
The most significant find within the tomb is a collection of hieratic papyrus scrolls that serve as a technical manual for the mummification of aquatic predators. These documents provide the first known forensic details on the specific resin compositions and structural support techniques used to preserve massive Nile crocodiles for religious cults, filling a major gap in the study of ancient Egyptian faunal mummification and religious practice.