Egyptian archaeological mission at Saqqara Necropolis announces new major discoveries

The new discoveries date back to the New Kingdom, a statement by the ministry read. Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass, who is the head of the Egyptian archaeological mission operating at the Saqqara Necropolis, said discoveries made recently will make Saqqara an important tourist and cultural destination.

The discoveries will also rewrite the history of Saqqara during the New Kingdom and assert the importance of the worship of King Teti during the 19th Dynasty of the New Kingdom, Hawass was quoted as saying in the statement. Read more.