"Exceptionally well-preserved" tomb of ancient judge found in Egypt
Summary
Archaeologists from Egypt and Spain found a 4,300-year-old tomb near Cairo. The tomb belonged to Yunmen, an ancient judge, and his father, Ity, a senior scribe, both officials during Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty.Key Facts
- The tomb was found at Saqqara, a large burial ground south of Cairo.
- It dates back to Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi’s reign in the 24th century B.C.
- Yunmen was a judge who listened to people’s complaints and ensured justice.
- Ity, Yunmen’s father, managed farmland and offerings for the state.
- The tomb is a mastaba, a flat-roofed tomb used for important officials.
- The site has well-preserved colorful paintings and reliefs showing daily life and funeral scenes.
- The discovery supports Egypt’s efforts to boost tourism through new archaeological finds.
- The find was made during a summer excavation by a joint Egyptian-Spanish team.
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