Discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb in Egypt

The Italian archaeologists excavated the tomb over 3,000 years old in the ancient city of Luxor.

3000 year old tomb in the ancient city of Luxor. (Photo: Philly.com)

Egypt's Ancient Heritage Minister, Mohamed Ibrahim, said the archaeologists found the tomb beneath the temple of King PharoahAmenhotep II, who ruled from 1427 to 1401 BC, located west of the Nile.

Mohamed Ibrahim added, scientists also saw wood and human bones in the tomb, the AP reported.

According to Mansour Barek, who stands for Luxor temple works, the archeology group found the vase protecting the liver, lungs, stomach and intestines of the dead during mummification. The vessels were decorated with images of the four sons of Horus. According to the concept of ancient Egypt, it was the characters who could help the soul after death find their way to heaven.