Egypt unearths tomb of Fifth Dynasty priest Wahtye in Saqqara
18 December 2018 |
5:22 am
The hieroglyphs and statues in the tomb of royal purification priest Wahtye are almost intact despite being 4,400 years old. Walls decorated with colorful scenes show the owner of the tomb with his family.
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