Egyptologists have uncovered a Pharaonic tomb near the capital Cairo containing what may be the oldest and 'most complete' mummy yet to be discovered in the country
Egyptologists have uncovered a Pharaonic tomb near the capital Cairo containing what may be the oldest and"most complete" mummy yet to be discovered in the country, the excavation team leader has said.
Among other tombs found was one belonging to Khnumdjedef, an inspector of officials, a supervisor of nobles and a priest during the reign of Unas, last pharaoh of the fifth dynasty.Another tomb belonged to Meri,"keeper of the secrets and assistant to the great leader of the palace". The vast burial site at the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to more than a dozen pyramids, animal graves and old Coptic Christian monasteries.Critics say the flurry of excavations has prioritised finds shown to grab media attention over hard academic research.
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