WATCH: Egyptian archaeologists unveil 4,400yo tomb with spectacular paintings

Published time: 14 Apr, 2019 15:44

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Some of the elaborate markings inside the tomb © AFP / Mohamed el-Shahed

Egyptian archaeologists have unveiled an incredibly detailed and decorative tomb in the Giza Governorate. The 4,400-year-old site belonged to a Fifth Dynasty nobleman called ‘Khuwy’.

The L-shaped tomb’s chambers bear inscriptions and colorful reliefs that are so well preserved that the experts excavating the site were able to discern the fingerprints of the tomb’s painter.

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The tomb itself is mostly made from white limestone blocks, while the stunning paintings within were created with a special green resin, according to the Egyptian antiquities ministry.