Egypt’s Antiquities Ministry on Monday opened the Idu and Qar tombs in the Eastern Cemetery at Giza following the completion of restoration work, allowing visitors to tour the tombs. The Director of the Pyramids Archaeological Area, Ashraf Mohie-Eldin, said that restoration at the Qar tomb included mechanical cleaning, strengthening the roof at the entrance, and restoring the walls of the main hall. The tomb of Qar is located east of the Great Pyramid of the Eastern Cemetery at Giza. Carved in rock, the tomb dates back to the era of the Sixth Dynasty, the reign of Pepi I Meryre. Qar’s titles included the director of the Pyramid Towns of Khufu and Menkaure, inspector of the wab-priests of Khafra pyramid, and the director of the Pepi I Meryre pyramid.

Source: Egypt Independent November 18, 2019 12:28 UTC