Posted on 05/30/2010 10:11:45 AM PDT by Free ThinkerNY
CAIRO (AP) -- 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.
Ptahmes, the mayor of Memphis, also served as army chief, overseer of the treasury and royal scribe under Seti I and his son and successor, Ramses II, in the 13th century B.C.
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I wonder if they could possibly be more corrupt than little Richie Daley?
also served as army chief, overseer of the treasury and royal scribe under Seti I and his son and successor, Ramses II
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