What was the last tomb found in Egypt?

What was the last tomb found in Egypt? Egypt's Tourism Ministry announced on Saturday the discovery of a royal tomb in the West Bank of Luxor, where many ancient Egyptian royal tombs are found. The tomb was discovered by a joint Egyptian-British team conducting an excavation mission in the Valley of the Kings and Queens in the West Bank in southern Egypt.

How much of Egypt is unexplored?

Contrary to common belief, most sites in ancient Egypt have not yet been discovered. In fact, less than one percent have been excavated.

When was the last mummy found?

In January 2023, a group of archaeologists excavating tombs in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, near Cairo, discovered the mummified remains of a man named Hekashepes, who lived circa 2300BC.

What was found in the pyramids 2023?

In a 2023 study in Nature, an international team of researchers from Egypt, France and Japan revealed more details about a hidden, 30-foot corridor. The corridor is about six feet wide and sits above the main entrance by the pyramid's north face.

Could pyramids be built today?

To build such a pyramid today (using modern technology and equipment such as cranes and helicopters), it would take 1,500 to 2,000 workers around five years, and cost around $5 billion.

How long will the pyramids last?

Many people have said that the pyramids would last 1 million years or even until the world ended, but I'd say around 10,000 to 100,000 years based on current observations.

What tomb was discovered recently?

Excavators say they've found a previously unknown Egyptian royal tomb in Luxor. Egypt's most renowned archaeologist and director of the excavation, Zahi Hawass, personally unveiled the new discoveries from the stone enclosure, known as Gisr al-Mudir.

Are there still unfound tombs in Egypt?

At least one late Ramesside pharaoh's tomb (Ramses VIII) is still undiscovered, and many believe it may be found within the valley. Clues to such discoveries may be found in period Egyptian writings that mention notables who likely rated tombs but have not been identified.

What is the best tomb ever found?

The unearthing of King Tut's tomb on Nov. 4, 1922 is considered one of the greatest finds in modern history. But archaeologists remained convinced that more remained undiscovered.

What tombs are still lost?

What is the greatest tomb ever found?

They were nearly intact. A century later, the discovery of King Tut's tomb, which contained more than 5,000 priceless artifacts, remains the greatest archeological find of all time.

What was discovered in Egypt recently 2023?

Archaeologists have discovered a mummy wrapped in gold—here's what it tells us about ancient Egyptian beliefs. In January 2023, a group of archaeologists excavating tombs in the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, near Cairo, discovered the mummified remains of a man named Hekashepes, who lived circa 2300BC.