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Ancient mayor's 'lost tomb' found south of Cairo

Ancient mayor's 'lost tomb' found south of Cairo

Archaeologists have discovered the 3,300-year-old tomb of the ancient Egyptian capital's mayor, whose resting place had been lost under the desert sand since 19th century treasure hunters first carted off some of its decorative wall panels, officials announced Sunday.

 

Pharaonic-era sacred lake unearthed in Egypt

Archaeologists have unearthed the site of a pharaonic-era sacred lake in a temple to the Egyptian goddess Mut in the ruins of ancient Tanis, the Culture Ministry said on Thursday.

 

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