It was originally discovered back in 1940 by Egyptologist Zaki Saad, but was closed to the public until the recent completion of restoration work. The 4,000-year-old Tomb of Mehu belonged to a high-ranking official. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Nervora Fashion, Inc. and Condé Nast International.

The tomb is open to visitors for the first time since its discovery in 1940.An ancient Egyptian tomb hidden away from public eyes for more than 80 years has opened near Giza, the home of the ancient pyramids.

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by Ankita Chandra. ... it was subsequently opened to the public in 1948. The tomb is one of the most beautiful in the Saqqara necropolis, an ancient burial ground south of Cairo, says Mostafa Waziri, secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities.It's the final resting place of Mehu, an offical who lived during the time of King Titi in the Sixth dynasty.

Colors in the paintings were strengthened and a lighting system was developed inside the tomb.According to the Ministry of Antiquities statement, the tomb consists of a long narrow corridor with six chambers.The tomb is one of many ancient attractions in the Saqqara burial ground. The Tomb of Mehu was discovered in 1940 but closed until the recent completion of restoration work. The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.

The lockdown comes with its own benefits — for one, it lets you travel to far and distant lands from your couch and with a single click of a button. The 4,000-year-old tomb near Giza a fascinating look at Eygpt before the pyramids. The lockdown comes with its own benefits — for one, it lets you travel to far and distant lands from your couch and with a single click of a button.

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A tomb belonging to a senior official dating to the Fifth Dynasty in Ancient Egypt has been unveiled around 20 miles south of Cairo. Archeologists say its colorful wall decorations shed light on how Egyptians lived more than a thousand years before the pyramids were constructed. Expected to open in mid-2020, the $1 billion museum will rehouse and restore some of the country's most precious relics.
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The free tours are a bargain considering they are not only informational but are also downright fascinating and conveniently accessed from the comfort of our couch. This Five-Thousand-Year-Old Egyptian Tomb Has Opened for a Virtual Tour .

But by 1955, ... ©2020 Hyperallergic Media Inc. The Ministry of Antiquities notes the scenes include hunting, fishing, cooking and dancing.Prior to the reopening, extensive renovation took place to enhance the visitor experience.

A MYSTERIOUS box found in the tomb of the Ancient Egyptian pharaoh King Tutankhamun has been opened for the first time on camera. The chambers also house Mery Re Ankh, Mehu's son, and his grandson Hetep Kha II.Mehu's tomb is notable for its colorful walls, adorned with vibrant drawings and inscriptions chronicling ancient Egyptian life.

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