The L-shaped necropolis belonged to a nobleman known as Khuwy and featured special green resin which has kept colours intact.
A tomb belonging to a senior official in Egypt's Fifth Dynasty has been unveiled around 20 miles south of Cairo.
Built from white limestone bricks, it is thought to belong to a nobleman known as Khuwy and was discovered last month.Experts examine markings on the wall of the tomb near Saqqara
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