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Egypt: Spanish archaeologists discover 4,400-year-old tomb with original colors

Euronews Portugal8 September 2026 at 11:00

A Hispano-Egyptian archaeological mission discovered in Saqqara an exceptional tomb from the late Egyptian Fifth Dynasty, approximately 4,400 years old. The discovery represents a significant find for Egyptian archaeology due to the excellent state of preservation of the structure.

The tomb has two funerary chapels, a characteristic that makes it particularly rare and valuable for researchers. The internal walls are decorated with detailed reliefs representing agricultural scenes and offering processions.

One of the most notable aspects of the discovery is that the reliefs still maintain their original colors, something extremely rare considering the age of the structure. This exceptional preservation allows archaeologists to study in greater detail the art and funerary customs of ancient Egypt.

The find was made in Saqqara, one of the most important necropolises of ancient Egypt, situated near the city of Memphis, which for a long time served as the location of numerous tombs and funerary temples of high historical importance.

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