In 2022, archaeologists excavating at Saqqara near Cairo uncovered the burial complex and pyramid of a previously unknown ancient Egyptian queen named Neith, rewriting part of Egypt’s history because she hadn’t appeared in the historical record before. The team found her pyramid and associated tomb alongside hundreds of coffins, over 100 mummies, and artifacts from New Kingdom burials, showing a rich network of tunnels and treasures that promise new insights into royal life and burial practices.
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In 2022, archaeologists excavating at Saqqara near Cairo uncovered the burial complex and pyramid of a previously unknown ancient Egyptian queen named Neith, rewriting part of Egypt’s history because she hadn’t appeared in the historical record before. The team found her pyramid and associated tomb alongside hundreds of coffins, over 100 mummies, and artifacts from New Kingdom burials, showing a rich network of tunnels and treasures that promise new insights into royal life and burial practices.
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