(CNN) — A more than 4,000-year-old private tomb containing "exceptionally well-preserved" drawings has been discovered south of Cairo, according to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities. Related content The best of ancient EgyptAntiquities Minister Khaled al-Anani said the tomb had been discovered at the Saqqara archaeological site and was from the 5th dynasty of the pharaohs, which ruled roughly 4,400 years ago. The tomb belonged to a royal purification priest known as "Wahtye," al-Anani said in a statement. Waziri said his team had reached the tomb in November but that it had taken some time to enter as its doors were sealed. The general director of the site, Sabry Farag, said the tomb was about 10 meters (33 feet) long and 3 meters (10 feet) wide, with a basement.

Source: CNN December 16, 2018 10:41 UTC