Egypt unearths tomb of ancient high priest

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Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the tomb of a priest dating back more than 4,400 years in the pyramid complex of Saqqara south of the capital Cairo, authorities said Saturday.

Egypt unearths tomb of ancient high priest
Mostafa Abdo, overseer of diggers at an archaeological excavation site at the Saqqara necropolis, 30 kilometres south of the Egyptian capital Cairo, walks in a newly-dicovered tomb on December 15, 2018, which belonged to the high priest “Wahtye” who served during the fifth dynasty reign of King Neferirkare (between 2500-2300 BC). – The well-preserved tomb is decorated with scenes showing the royal priest alongside his mother, wife and other members of his family, the ministry said in a statement. (Photo by Khaled DESOUKI / AFP) / 

“Today we are announcing the last discovery of the year 2018, it’s a new discovery, it’s a private tomb,” Antiquities Minister Khaled el-Enany told an audience of invited guests including reporters.

“It is exceptionally well-preserved, coloured, with…



Source: Vanguard Newspaper

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