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The tomb that was discovered was where King Tetis wife, Queen Naert, was buried,Smithsonian Magazinereports.
Briefly.co.zagathers that the disclosure was made in a statement by the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiques.
Archaeologists in Egypt unearth coffins of 3000 years ago. Photo credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and AntiquesSource: UGC
Report has it that this is the first time archaeologists have unearthed 3000-year-old coffins at Saqqara.
Speaking on discoveries, Hawass said he has never heard of Queen Naert before.
It added that they were taken out from inside an 11-meter-deep shaft.
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Khaled al-Anany, the minister, was at the site as he examined the excavation work.
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Samantha RiddleSamantha Riddle is a former Mainstream/ Current Affairs Manager.
She covered the breaking stories and SA news from 2018-2021.
Currently, shes working for The South African.
