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ashling

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Thu Apr 18, 2019, 06:19 PM Apr 2019

Newly Discovered 4,000-Year Old Egyptian Tomb Stuns Archaeologists

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In another major archaeological discovery in the deserts of Egypt, officials unveiled a stunningly well-preserved tomb with inscriptions and colorful reliefs dating from more than 4,000 years ago.

The tomb, near Saqqara, a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt south of the capital of Cairo, belonged to a senior official named Khuwy who is believed to have been a nobleman during the Fifth Dynasty, a period spanning the 25th to the 24th century BCE.


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Newly Discovered 4,000-Year Old Egyptian Tomb Stuns Archaeologists (Original Post) ashling Apr 2019 OP
I've had the privilege of visiting several tombs in Luxor, but none so well preserved hlthe2b Apr 2019 #1
Amazing vibrant artwork on the walls and throughout the tomb. democratisphere Apr 2019 #2

hlthe2b

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1. I've had the privilege of visiting several tombs in Luxor, but none so well preserved
Thu Apr 18, 2019, 06:21 PM
Apr 2019

The brilliant colors of the wall paintings still intact (unfortunately the CO2 of tourists has caused degradation to many others)

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