53 Tombs found in the Faiyum

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53 Tombs found in the Faiyum

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A necropolis consisting of 53 rock-cut tombs dating to the Middle (ca. 2061-1786 BC) and New (ca. 1569-1081 BC) Kingdoms and the 22nd Dynasty (ca. 931-725 BC) has been discovered by an Egyptian archaeological mission sponsored by the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA). The necropolis lies in the southeastern part of the pyramid field of Illahun in Egypt’s Faiyum region.

Full story & picture of a lovely tomb here
http://www.drhawass.com/blog/press-rele ... ed-illahun


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I feel another Zahi Discovery channel special coming on :) :lol:
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I'm looking forward to seeing him again in his denim shirt. :roll:
Thanks for that link Fabs.
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Not another special :roll:
I wonder if he has shares in the company that he buys thoughs shirts from!!! ;)
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He's been on enough programmes to have his own channel
Zahi TV
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He's been on enough programmes to have his own channel
Zahi TV
God take that off just in case he sees it and gets ideas!!!!!!! :lol:
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