It likely belonged to a woman known as Hetpet, who archeologists believe was close to ancient Egyptian royals of the 5th Dynasty. The tomb was found in a wider area of Giza’s western necropolis, which is known to be home to tombs from the Old Kingdom. CAIRO—Archeologists in Egypt have discovered a 4,400-year-old tomb near the country’s famed pyramids at the Giza plateau just outside of Cairo, the Antiquities Ministry said Saturday, the latest discovery that authorities hope will help revive the country’s staggering tourism sector. Al-Waziri believes Hetpet had another tomb in Giza’s western necropolis and said that excavation work is underway to find that one too. The first phase of Grand Egyptian museum is expected to be opened later this year while the grand opening is planned for 2022.

Source: thestar February 03, 2018 14:37 UTC