People look at miniature vessels and other objects found in the burial chamber. EPA
The interior of the tomb of an ancient Egyptian nobleman called Khuwy, which was discovered in 2019, about 35 kilometres south of the capital Cairo. The mummified body of Khuwy has been found to be older than previously thought. AFP
Mohamed Mujahid, head of the Egyptian team that discovered the tomb, inspects the interior. AFP
Recent work on the mummy excavated from the tomb suggests that ancient Egyptians living during the time of the Old Kingdom – between 2700BC and 2200BC – were already carrying out sophisticated burials. AFP
Evidence for the mummy's age includes hieroglyphs on the wall of the tomb. AFP
The latest findings may completely change the world's understanding of the evolution of mummification, experts say. AFP
A set of miniature vessels found in the burial chamber. EPA
Tools, jewellery and stones found in the tomb. EPA
People look at miniature vessels and other objects found in the burial chamber. EPA
The interior of the tomb of an ancient Egyptian nobleman called Khuwy, which was discovered in 2019, about 35 kilometres south of the capital Cairo. The mummified body of Khuwy has been found to be older than previously thought. AFP
Mohamed Mujahid, head of the Egyptian team that discovered the tomb, inspects the interior. AFP
Recent work on the mummy excavated from the tomb suggests that ancient Egyptians living during the time of the Old Kingdom – between 2700BC and 2200BC – were already carrying out sophisticated burials. AFP
Evidence for the mummy's age includes hieroglyphs on the wall of the tomb. AFP
The latest findings may completely change the world's understanding of the evolution of mummification, experts say. AFP
A set of miniature vessels found in the burial chamber. EPA
Tools, jewellery and stones found in the tomb. EPA
People look at miniature vessels and other objects found in the burial chamber. EPA
