The tomb dates to the Fifth Dynasty of the Pharaohs -- about 4,500 years ago. Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed the tomb of a previously unknown queen, Egyptian officials say. The tomb was found in Abu-Sir, south-west of Cairo, and is thought to belong to the wife or mother of Pharaoh Neferefre who ruled 4,500 years ago. Egyptian Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el-Damaty said that her name, Khentakawess, had been found inscribed on a wall in the necropolis. Mr Damaty added that this would make her Khentakawess III. The tomb was discovered in Pharaoh Neferefre's funeral complex. Miroslav Barta, head of...
