Egypt displays recently discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara

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Recently discovered, well-decorated ancient tombs are now on display at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside Egypt's capital city, Cairo.

Egypt on Saturday began to display recently discovered, well-decorated ancient tombs at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside the country's capital city, Cairo.

Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, says all five tombs are well painted. Footage shared on the ministry's social media pages showed burial shafts leading to the tombs. Walls were seen decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and images of sacred animals and after-life items used by ancient Egyptians.

 

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