Egyptian archaeologists uncover Pharaonic village, tombs

Egyptian archeologists have discovered a Pharaonic village and cemetery once used by officials tasked with building royal tombs.

The Antiquities Ministry said Wednesday that the find in the of Abydos dates back to the Early Dynastic Period, more than 4,500 years ago.

Hani Aboul-Azm, a ministry official, says around 15 large tombs have been found at the site, some 250 miles (390 kilometers) south of Cairo.

© 2016 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Citation: Egyptian archaeologists uncover Pharaonic village, tombs (2016, November 23) retrieved 29 March 2024 from https://phys.org/news/2016-11-egyptian-archaeologists-uncover-pharaonic-village.html
This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.

Explore further

57 ancient tombs with mummies unearthed in Egypt

3 shares

Feedback to editors