The ancient Egyptian tomb may contain the forgotten pharaoh's corpse

The 4,200-year-old tomb found in the city of Aswan, Egypt may be the burial place for the corpses of the ruler of Elephantine during the ancient kingdom.

The wall of the 4,200-year-old tomb was unearthed in the city of Aswan, Egypt.(Photo: Egypt Independent).

The excavation team, led by the University of Birmingham, UK, discovered the wall of the 4,200-year-old tomb in Qubbet el-Hawa, Aswan city, Egypt, and the Daily Star reported on December 25. This may be a pharaoh's resting place .

The ancient wall over two meters high was discovered north of West Aswan cemetery. It is said to be an auxiliary work for another tomb containing the remains of Harkhuf and Heqaib, who dominated the island of Elephantine, Egypt during the ancient kingdom period.

"This discovery changed our understanding of regional funeral practices in the period of the ancient kingdom and the first intermediate period, from 2278 to 2184 BC. I think no one else has. know the true master of this grave, " said Carl Graves, a doctoral student, project participant.

According to Eman Khalifa, ceramic project director of the Qubbet el-Hawa (QHRP) research group, the age-defined stone wall relies on ceramic pieces embedded inside. They are typical of the era of King Pepi II (2278-2184 BC). The team plans to excavate the grave further in April next year.