The excava­tion team has uneart­hed severa­l tombs relate­d to the Fifth Dynast­yCAIRO: In a major archaeological discovery, Egypt on Saturday unveiled the tomb of a Fifth Dynasty official adorned with colourful reliefs and well-preserved inscriptions. The tomb, south of Saqqara, a vast necropolis south of Cairo, belongs to a senior official named Khuwy who is believed to have been a nobleman during the Fifth Dynasty, which ruled over Egypt about 4300 years ago. Flanked by dozens of ambassadors, antiquities minister Khaled al-Enani said that the tomb was found last month. Egypt unveils ancient tomb and sarcophagi in LuxorOrnate paintings boast a special green resin throughout and oils used in the burial process, the ministry said. The excavation team has unearthed several tombs related to the Fifth Dynasty.

Source: The Express Tribune April 13, 2019 18:22 UTC