CAIRO — Egypt has unveiled a series of new archaeological discoveries from a year-long excavation at Saqqara Necropolis, just outside the capital, Cairo.

The finds discovered, including two ancient tombs, date back to the fifth and sixth dynasties of the Old Kingdom, around 2500-2100 B.C.

One of the tombs belonged to a priest named Khnumdjedef from the fifth dynasty, while the other larger tomb belonged to a palace official named Meri, who held the title of "the keeper of the secrets".

The excavation team also uncovered dozens of other valuable artifacts including statues, amulets, and a well-preserved sarcophagus. — Euronews