Uncovering an ancient Egyptian tomb is already a remarkable feat... But what if that tomb features a painting that strikingly resembles a character from the American animated sitcom The Simpsons? That’s exactly what occurred when a 3,000-year-old tomb was unearthed in an ancient cemetery in Minya, Egypt, situated on the western bank of the Nile. The tomb’s upper lid bore a painting that closely resembled Marge Simpson.
The artwork depicts a woman with yellow skin, a blue crown, and a green outfit, which many found to be uncannily similar to Marge. Take a look for yourself:
The image quickly gained traction on Reddit, specifically in the thread aptly named ArtefactPorn. Viewers were quick to comment on the striking resemblance. “Oh my f***ing god, it’s Marge Simpson,” one user exclaimed, while another joked, “The only documented time in history where The Simpsons didn’t do it first.”
This second comment alludes to the popular conspiracy theory that The Simpsons can predict world events. We’ve previously explored this topic in detail, and it even made headlines twice during the US presidential elections: once when Santa's Little Helper went viral after the Trump-Harris debate, and again when the show was said to have predicted the election outcome.
Now, a new twist emerges: Ancient Egypt seemingly predicted The Simpsons. While the internet revels in this discovery, it’s important to note that the painting actually represents the daughter of a high priest from El-Ashmunein, named Tadi Ist. The cemetery dates back to the New Kingdom, 20th Dynasty (circa 1186-1069 B.C.), and the Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirmed the presence of ornaments, amulets, and coffins in the tomb.
“It is a rare and important scene. Every scene of the hour has its shape,” explained Mostafa Waziry, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, in an interview with The Egyptian Gazette. While the resemblance is fascinating, one might wonder if Marge Simpson is more than just a cartoon character—perhaps a time-traveling goddess who has influenced civilizations throughout history?
Let’s not entertain that thought too much. Best to leave such ideas unexplored...
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