ARCHAEOLOGISTS say a new tomb unearthed in Egypt could contain the body of an unknown pharaoh. The tomb, which is currently hidden behind a 4,200-year-old wall, was discovered during an expedition led by researchers from the University of Birmingham. It is thought to have been an architectural support to another tomb which contains the bodies of Harkuf and Haeqaib, who were governors of Elephantine Island during the Old Kingdom. Researchers leading the expedition say they have found “compelling evidence” the tomb at Qubbet el-Hawa in Aswan contains a forgotten pharaoh. The team will excavate the tomb further in April next year, having already unearthed a 6.5ft high ancient encroachment wall in the northern part of the West Aswan cemetery. Nasr Salama, General Director of Aswan and Nubia Antiquities, described the discovery as “stunning” in an interview with the Egypt Independent, and added it is only a matter of time before more tombs are uncovered and analysed. A 3,800-year-old Egyptian mummy was found in the same location earlier this year. Archaeologists hope the mummy will turn out to be one of the most important figures in the history of ancient Egypt. They believe the tomb belonged to a woman named Lady Sattjeni, who was a key figure in the Middle Kingdom. The mummy was found in extremely good condition, wrapped in linen and deposited inside two wooden coffins. Speaking at the time, Dr Mahmoud Afify, head of the Ancient Egyptian Archaeology Sector at the Ministry of Antiquities, said: “The discovery is of a historic importance because Sattjeni is one of the most important figures in the Middle Kingdom, being the mother of Heqaib III and Amaeny-Senb – two of the highest authorities of Elephantine under the reign of Amenemhat III, around 1800-1775 BC.” | Daily Mail Online
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