3,000-year-old tomb in Egypt sparks Marge Simpson comparison online
Depictions on the coffin found in the cemetery and the likeness of Marge Simpson. (Photo via Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities)
A 3,000-year-old tomb discovered in Minya, Egypt, has captivated social media after a figure resembling Marge Simpson from The Simpsons was spotted on its lid.
Viral discovery in Egypt’s Minya
Months after its unearthing along the western bank of the Nile River, a tomb featuring a yellow-skinned figure with a blue crown and green attire has gone viral online. Social media users immediately likened the artwork to the iconic character Marge Simpson, causing a wave of astonishment and amusement.
According to Indy100, the resemblance left viewers amazed. One Reddit post under a thread sharing the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ announcement exclaimed: “Oh my God, it’s Marge Simpson!”
Tomb dates back over 3,000 years
Despite its recent online fame, the tomb and several accompanying artifacts were excavated last year. The burial site belongs to Tadi Ist, the daughter of a high priest in El-Ashmunein, and is dated to approximately 1186–1069 B.C., during the Ramesside Period.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities shared that the tomb contains ornate jewelry, amulets, and both stone and wooden sarcophagi.
Rare and significant depictions
Mustafa Waziry, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, described the artwork as “a very rare and significant scene” in an interview with The Egyptian Gazette.
The Ministry emphasized the importance of the find, noting the preservation of cultural and historical elements that shed light on ancient Egyptian practices.
The striking resemblance between an ancient depiction and a modern cartoon character offers a unique intersection of history and popular culture.
