Archaeologists Discover 3000+ Years Old Tomb Of Unknown Pharoh Near Cairo

There are many gigantic pyramids in Egypt, and for long, the country has been known for its rich history and the mystery behind these structures that relay glimpses of the past. And recently, archaeologists uncovered a tomb that belongs to an unknown pharoh. Located about 300 miles south of Cairo, the site where this was discovered was being worked on by Egyptian and American researchers. Here is more on this.

A Tomb Was Discovered In Egypt

A tomb was discovered in Egypt belonging to an unknown pharoh around 300 miles south of Cairo. This is the second such discovery made this year, and it is believed that this tomb is 3,600 years old. As revealed in a report by the Arab News, it was uncovered 23 feet below Abydos, which is one of the oldest known ancient settlements in Egypt. Complete with 16-foot high walls and on doors across several chambers, this find has dwarfed the previous discovery of a tomb in the area. The previous tomb that was discovered was the largest on record and belonged to King Seneb-Kay.

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It Belongs To An Unknown Pharoh

Now, this tomb of the unknown king contains painted scenes from ancient Egyptian mythology. This includes the images of the goddesses Isis and Nephthys. An exciting development is that these are the earliest surviving royal tombs that have actual painted decorations inside of them. Although the tomb has suffered significant damage over the millennia, no identified human remains were recovered. It is believed that the grave robbers must have ransacked the site in the past.

So, due to the damage caused by the break-ins, a lot of the decoration has also been tarnished. This includes rendering portions of writing on the structure, bearing the name of the king, and being ineligible.

Such findings truly remind us how there is so much of history to be uncovered, and there is a lot that we may not know about the king who ruled the land.

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