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Ancient Tomb of Egyptian King Djoser Finally Opened 4,500 YEARS Post Burial

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The tomb of an ancient Egyptian king who Resided around 4,500 YEARS AGO has been repaired and made available to the community.

Visitors can explore a labyrinth of corridors
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The beautiful South Tomb was built to commemorate King Djoser’s demise centuries ago, although his body stays in the adjoining Pyramids Of Giza.

It took 15 years to restore the tomb
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The pyramid and tomb are conveniently located in Cairo in the Saqqara complex.
The tomb is mostly subterranean, with a vast maze of passages lined with hieroglyphic writing and mosaics.

Visitors need to descend 98 feet beneath
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Researchers estimate the tomb was constructed between 2667 and 2648 BC for ritualistic purposes or to house the remains of king Djoser.

Intricate carvings are seen on the inside
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Magnificent sculptures and azure stone walls are among the hallmarks of the South Tomb.

Djoser, Egypt’s 19th king, is supposed to have reigned for nineteen years. He is known for his use of stone construction and his particular architect Imhotep, according to historians.
The South Tomb’s exterior is a perfect demonstration of the ancient World construction. Visitors approach through a big rectangular door and descend ninety-eight feet to a maze of hallways underneath.

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The tomb has a burial place, although it is thought to be much too narrow to be anything other than ceremonial. After an earthquake in 1992, the South Tomb was destroyed, but it had been pummeled by vast desert climate conditions. Renovation commenced in 2006, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Antiquities and Tourism.

Egypt has promoted a slew of archaeological and anthropological discoveries in an attempt to resurrect its crucial tourism sector, which had been severely harmed by the unrest that preceded the 2011-2012 revolt. The widespread coronavirus epidemic inflicted significant damage to the industry.

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