On Thursday, July 8, 2010 Egyptian archaeologists announced a newly-unearthed double tomb containing vivid wall paintings in the necropolis of Saqqara near Cairo, Egypt.
The tomb has two false doors containing colorful paintings of two people buried there, a father and son, both royal scribes. The father's false door was inscribed with the name of Pepi II and dates the tomb to the 6th dynasty. Pepi II was believed to have been the longest reigning pharaoh. He controlled Egypt for 90 years.
The sarcophagus of the father, Shendwas, was destroyed by humidity. The tomb of the son, Khonsu, was robbed in antiquity.
Zahi Hawass stated that because of their "amazing colors", the tombs were "the most distinguished tombs ever found from the Old Kingdom". Hawass believes it could be the start for uncovering a vast cemetery in the area.
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Monday, July 12, 2010
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