archeologist in Egypt have revealed the find of two previously unexplored grave in the metropolis of Luxor that are thought to escort back about 3,500 old age .
They exhibit a turn of item that were launch in the tomb , including a mummy , figurines , and wooden masks . The tombs were find by a German archaeologist in the 1990s , but had been keep open sealed until recently . They are known as Kampp 161 and Kampp 157 .
The tombs have been opened in the hope of attracting tourist . Since 2011 , touristry to the country has fight in the aftermath of terrorist attack and political turmoil .
“ It ’s truly an exceeding day , ” Antiquities Minister Khaled al - Anani enunciate at the debut on Saturday , December 9 , reportedAP . “ The 18th dynasty private grave were already known . But it ’s the first metre to insert inside the two tomb . ”
It ’s think that the tombs originate from between the reigns of King Amenhotep II ( 1427 to 1401 BCE ) and King Thutmose IV ( 1401 to 1391 BCE ) . The identity of the mummy is not yet known , but rampart dedication revealed the likely time stop the tombs originate from .
They ’re located on the west bank of the Nile river , in the Draa Abul Naga necropolis . This is an arena known for its temple and burial grounds , close to the Valley of Kings where many Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh of Egypt were bury , accord to theBBC .
One of the tomb has a courtyard lined with mud - brick and stone wall , with a burial shaft leading to four side sleeping room . The other grave has five entrance , which lead to a orthogonal entrance hall with two burying ray of light .
About 450 statues were found in the tomb , along with fragment of wooden coffins . There ’s also a cartouche ( carving ) on the ceiling that hold the name of King Thutmose I ( who reigned from around 1506 to 1493 BCE ) . The mummy was found wrapped in linen paper , while there are also hopeful wall paintings .
Many other find have been made latterly in Egypt , including the tomb of a royal goldsmith . With these tomb now heart-to-heart and their old geezer on presentation , it ’s hoped they will inspire a novel waving of tourists to see singular artifacts from Egypt ’s “ New Kingdom ” , with 2017 now declared theyear of discoveries in Egypt .
