The tomb was found in Saqqara, south of the Egyptian capital Cairo.
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a remarkable ancient tomb belonging to a high-ranking official that's covered in colorful reliefs and well-preserved inscriptions, according to the country’s Ministry of Antiquities.
The tomb is largely made from white limestone bricks and, notably, the inside is adorned with elaborate paintings and inscriptions made with royal colors. According to Egyptian antiquities minister Khaled al-Enani, some of these works were made using a special resin and oils that are used in the burial process.
“The L-shaped Khuwy tomb starts with a small corridor heading downwards into an antechamber and from there a larger chamber with painted reliefs depicting the tomb owner sitting at an offerings table,” Mohamed Megahed, leader of the excavation team said, as reported by Mail Online. In contrast to other Fifth Dynasty pharaohs, who worshipped the god Ra, Djedkare chose to venerate Osiris and gave precedence to him, especially when it came to funerary rituals. The pharaoh was also notable for devolving power to provincial rulers around Egypt, weakening the authority of the centralized administration.
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