Six Old Kingdom tombs to be opened at Giza Plateau

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At the Western Cemetery on the Giza Plateau are located six Old Kingdom tombs of nobles and top officials of the Fourth Dynasty, waiting for their official opening after restoration.  Tomb of Nefer Although these tombs may be sparse in decoration... [continue reading]
Posted by archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com on March 25, 2012, 18:00.

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