Happy Holidays – Let’s Go To Egypt

Here’s an ancient history treat: a new tomb discovered in Egypt. Check it out in this short video:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2018/dec/16/egypt-4400-year-old-tomb-of-high-priest-discovered-video-report

Or look at some of the beautiful images in this National Geographic slideshow:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/2018/12/relief-statues-discovered-priest-royal-purification-tomb-saqqara-pyramid-egypt/

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/16/world/middleeast/egypt-tomb-discovered.html

The tomb is that of a high-ranking priest with government ties from the fifth dynasty (Old Kingdom). It looks incredibly well preserved and decorated. It amazes me that this civ keeps on going!