A 3.700-year-old pyramid has been discovered "in good condition" near Cairo, Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities announced today.
The ruins of the small pyramid, which dates back to the 13th Dynasty (1802-1640 BC), were found in the necropolis of the Dachshur archeological site, south of the Egyptian capital. Egyptian archaeologists have discovered "a corridor leading to the inside of the pyramid" as well as "the entrance to a room," the statement said.
"The team will continue the excavation at the site to bring to light the rest of the pyramid," the ministry said.
Among other things, archaeologists have discovered a small alabaster piece decorated with hieroglyphics as well as a granite lintel as well as boulders that will allow them to learn more about the "interior architecture of the pyramid".
The excavation is still in its early stages and the exact size of the pyramid has not yet been determined. The photos released by the ministry show boulders as well as the beginning of the corridor.
This pyramid is located near the Rhombus Pyramid of Dakhsur built by Pharaoh Snefru, the founder of the 4th Dynasty (circa 2600 BC) and father of Pharaoh Cheops, who in turn built one of the most famous in Giza pyramids bearing his name.
To date, 123 pyramids have been found in Egypt, according to archaeologist and former Minister of Antiquities Zahi Hawass. In October 2015, Egypt presented an ambitious program aimed at discovering "secret rooms" in the heart of the pyramids of Giza and Dahsour, but also to finally solve the mystery that surrounds the way they are built. This program has been implemented so far in the pyramid of Cheops, the last of the seven wonders of the ancient world that survives to this day. The 4.500-year-old monument is located next to the Sphinx and the smaller pyramids of Chefren and Mycenae, according to the French News Agency, which broadcasts the corresponding Athenian.
In the fall of 2015, Egyptian authorities also launched a search of the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings, near Luxor, hoping to find a secret chamber, possibly the tomb of Queen Nefertiti.
Source: Newsbeast