Rare Middle-Class Ancient Egyptian Tomb Found

A relatively modest tomb, belonging to a fifth dynasty priest and politician named Neferinpu, was discovered at Abusir, near modern-day Cairo.

The tomb’s burial chamber, a tiny room about 33 feet (10 meters) below ground packed with offerings and personal effects, had remained undisturbed for nearly 4,500 years.

“It is rare to unearth intact burials of upper-middle class officials such as Neferinpu—a tier below extravagant royal burials but more elaborate than those of the lower classes”—said Miroslav Barta, the Czech archaeologist who led the excavation.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/01/080118-egypt-tomb.html

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