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Ancient Tomb of Unknown Pharaoh Discovered in Abydos

3/27/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery in Abydos, Egypt, reveals a colossal 3,600-year-old tomb belonging to an unknown pharaoh from the Second Intermediate Period. Nestled 23 feet underground, the tomb boasts a beautifully adorned entryway, surpassing the size of King Seneb-Kay's tomb found in 2014. Exciting excavations promise to unveil even more royal secrets in this ancient site.

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A groundbreaking discovery in Abydos, Egypt, reveals a colossal 3,600-year-old tomb belonging to an unknown pharaoh from the Second Intermediate Period. Nestled 23 feet underground, the tomb boasts a beautifully adorned entryway, surpassing the size of King Seneb-Kay's tomb found in 2014. Exciting excavations promise to unveil even more royal secrets in this ancient site.