Egypt announces discovery of 2,500-year-old tomb
Egypt has announces the discovery of an ancient tomb in the southeastern side of the Giza Plateau.
The tomb dates back to the fifth dynasty some 2,500 years ago. Officials hope it could help the country's efforts to revive its ailing tourism sector that was hit hard by extremist attacks and political turmoil following the 2011 uprising.
The tomb belonged to two men, said Egypt's Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Dr. Mostafa Waziri. Waziri said the first man was named Behnoi-Ka and had seven titles, including that of priest, judge and the purification priest of Chefren.
The second owner was named Nwi and had five titles, including chief of the great state, the overseer of the new settlements, and the purifier of King Khafre, said Waziri.
The most significant artifact uncovered in the discovery was a limestone statue of the tomb's owner, his wife and his son.
(Source: AP)
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