Tomb

Hidden chambers found at the 3,400-year-old tomb of Tutankhamun

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A series of hidden chambers at the 3,400-year-old tomb of Tutankhamun in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings could be the final resting place of ‘mysterious’ Queen Nefertiti. The famed female pharaoh ruled Egypt from 1353 to 1336 BC and was either mother or step-mother to King Tut – Egyptology believed she was laid to rest in … Read more

Italian tomb of a pre-Roman prince has been saved from ‘imminent’ destruction 

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A lavish ‘Princely tomb’ belonging to an Iron Age man was found in Italy full of treasures including a bronze helmet, weapons and a whole chariot. The tomb of a pre-Roman prince has been saved from ‘imminent’ destruction after aerial photos revealed the ancient treasure trove before it could be built over.   The body of … Read more

Tomb found under Roman Forum may be the final resting place of Romulus 

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Have archaeologists found the burial place of Rome’s founder? Tomb found under the city’s Forum may be the final resting place of Romulus Tomb discovered under the Roman Forum could be the resting place of Romulus Archaeologists uncovered an area devoted to Romulus dating to 6th century BC The underground temple is buried beneath the … Read more