Posted on 12/16/2018 5:08:59 AM PST by stockpirate
Decorated with hieroglyphs and statues, the untouched burial place was discovered south of Cairo in 'near perfect condition'
Egypt unveiled a well-preserved 4,400-year-old tomb decorated with hieroglyphs and statues south of Cairo on Saturday, and officials expect more discoveries when archaeologists excavate the site further in coming months.
The tomb was found in a buried ridge at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara. It was untouched and unlooted, Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, told reporters at the site. He described the find as "one of a kind in the last decades."
The tomb dates from the rule of Neferirkare Kakai, the third king of the Fifth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.
Archaeologists removed a last layer of debris from the tomb on Thursday and found five shafts inside, Waziri said. One of the shafts was unsealed with nothing inside, but the other four were sealed. They are expecting to make discoveries when they excavate those shafts starting on Sunday, he said. He was hopeful about one shaft in particular.
"I can imagine that all of the objects can be found in this area," he said, pointing at one of the sealed shafts. "This shaft should lead to a coffin or a sarcophagus of the owner of the tomb."
The tomb is 10 metres (33 ft) long, three metres (9.8 ft) wide and just under three metres high, Waziri said
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This is referring to the famous Cleo who was being inquired about - Anthony’s lover - the one in the movies.
Without Googling, I think it’s a million watts.
Nope, it’s a billion watts. You would have some idea if you’ve ever watched Back to the Future.
Which Cleopatra? I believe all of the Cleopatras were actually Greek, and Greek girls are usually quite attractive.
It will be especially interesting if they can extract DNA from the mummies. Farrakhan will be upset if Old Kingdom Egyptians are shown to not be black.
Calypso Louie doesn’t care about factual, his racist agenda is the important thing.
Tutankhamun was not black: Egypt antiquities chief
AFP | September 25, 2007
Posted on 09/26/2007 11:58:41 AM PDT by presidio9
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1902584/posts
Nope, not What’s My Line. Haven’t had any luck on-line so I’m beginning to think it might have been a periodic episode of some drama show like GE Theater or Playhouse 90.
This web site documents descriptions of historical events, even some from hundreds of years BC, written by people who were present to witness. I can’t vouch for the authenticity, but it is fascinating reading.
http://eyewitnesstohistory.com/
“Have wracked my brain, but can’t recall the show’s name or host.”
You may be thinking of Steve Allen’s “Meeting of Minds” on PBS in the late 70s.
You’re welcome
Jimmy Hoffa
The one Cleopatra everyone knows was Cleopatra the 7th.
Check the foundation of the Renaissance Center. He ain't reawakening anytime soon, though.
“Born in Babylonia, moved to Arizonia, King Tut!”
Wow, thanks for the ping. It’s always surprising to learn that an archeological find of this magnitude has remained undiscovered. This is exciting!
By looking at your FR about page, I see we have something in common being ASA.
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