Thursday, April 21, 2005

Pre-history cemetery unearthed in Aswan


 An Egyptian-American archaeological mission found the biggest pre-history cemetery which dates back to 360BC. The cemetery was found in Al Kom Al Ahmar area in Edfo town, Aswan.

    Minister of Culture Farouq Hosni said the cemetery was owned by ruler of Herakonolwis town in the area at the time.

    Dr. Zahi Hawas, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities said four bodies were found under the lower rock ceiling of the cemetery.

 
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