Two important tombs of Egyptian high officials found in the Pyramids Archaeological Area of Egypt have been opened for the first time since 2007, revealing beautiful artwork and scenes depicting ancient craftsmen.
The tombs had been discovered in 1925, but were closed in 2007 due to political upheaval in Egypt. They were reopened this week in the western cemetery of Giza by Minister of Antiquities Mamdouh Al-Damatty, reports Daily News Egypt.
Waad Allah Abul Ela, head of the Projects Department at the Antiquities Ministry told The Cairo Post, “The first tomb belonged to Emery, a high priest and administrative overseer of the royal court during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu (2589 B.C.-2566 B.C.) while the second belonged to Nefer bau Ptah, Emery’s eldest son who was an overseer of the royal estates and a superintendent of the royal palace during the 5th Dynasty (2494 B.C.-2345 B.C.)”
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