Painting resembling Marge Simpson found in 3,000-year-old tomb

A figure depicted on the lid of a coffin found in a cemetery in Minya, Egypt, surprised many by being strikingly similar to Marge Simpson.

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A figure depicted on the lid of a coffin found in a cemetery in Minya, Egypt, surprised many by being strikingly similar to Marge Simpson. The 3,000-year-old historical painting in the Egyptian tomb was discovered in June and went viral due to its incredible resemblance to the beloved cartoon character.


Reddit reproduction


A photo of the coffin lid posted on Reddit sparked numerous reactions from people. One user exclaimed: “Marge?” while another joked about the cartoon’s predictive fame: “Egypt predicted the Simpsons.”

The painting shows a woman with yellow skin, a blue crown, and a green outfit; according to The Egyptian Gazette, the coffin belonged to Tadi Ist, daughter of the High Priest of Djehouti in Ashmunein. Inside the coffin, the mummified person appeared to be wearing a mask and a beaded dress over her body.

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