#archaeological expedition
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Saturday new 'major' discoveries at Saqqara archaeological site, a statement by the ministry stated. The new discoveries include a new trove of treasures and an ancient funerary temple, dating back to the New Kingdom. Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, head of the Egyptian archaeological mission operating at the Saqqara Necropolis, noted that the discoveries will rewrite the history of Saqqara and transform it into an important tourist and cultural destination, underlining the significance…
