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Rare Middle-Class Ancient Egyptian Tomb Found

By Ben Morales-Correa

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... »



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