In Egypt, discovered the tomb of a priest

• discovered the tomb of a priest in Egypt

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered an ancient 4400-year-old tomb - the last refuge of the High Priest. Before the tomb, fortunately, we did not reach the marauders, so this finding is truly unique.

The tomb is located in the Saqqara pyramid complex near Cairo, and is filled with colorful characters and statues of the pharaohs. Painted scenes tell of the deceased - the royal priest of Vataye, his mother, his wife and other family members. On Sunday, archaeologists plan to proceed with the excavation because they have yet to get to the most interesting - the sarcophagus with the body of the priest.

Mustafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt, described the discovery as "the only one of its kind in the past decade."

The tomb, which experts called well-preserved - part of a large ancient necropolis at Saqqara. There are also the earliest known Egyptian pyramids.

The tomb found under avalanches of rocks that may explain such a rare integrity.

The walls inside are covered with hieroglyphics burial.

The ancient Egyptians often carved sculptures in the walls of tombs and temples.

The photo - Mustafa Abdo, who heads excavations. The length of the tomb of 10 meters, a width of 3 meters and a height of just over 3 meters.

The priests of ancient Egyptian society were important people, as they could to please the gods. And it was a priority in the ancient kingdom.

According to experts, the colored drawings of the tomb unusually well preserved for 4400 years.

The artifacts belong to the V Dynasty, which ruled Egypt from 2500 to 2350 AD.

On the walls of the tomb depict scenes from the life of the priest and his family.

Archaeologists have yet to reach the most important - the high priest of the sarcophagus.