Massive false door leads to stunning royal tomb in Egypt’s Saqqara

In a recent article, Fox News highlights that a hidden royal tomb has been uncovered in Egypt’s Saqqara region, tucked away behind a massive false door made of pink granite. 

The discovery, which sheds new light on Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty, reveals the final resting place of Prince Userefre, the son of King Userkaf, marking a major milestone in the exploration of ancient Egyptian history.

Userkaf reigned from the early 25th century B.C. to the mid-24th century B.C. This discovery offers fresh insights into the period of Egypt’s dynastic history.

Officials explained that the tomb was concealed by a large false door made of pink granite, which stands around 14 feet tall and 3.7 feet wide. This is the first-ever discovery of such a door, making it a groundbreaking find for archaeologists.

The door is adorned with hieroglyphic inscriptions, which identify the prince and list his titles, including "hereditary prince, regional governor of Buto and Nekheb, royal scribe, minister, judge, and priest of chants." Inside the tomb, archaeologists also found statues of King Djoser, his wife, and his 10 daughters, as well as a red granite table detailing funerary offerings.

Further investigation revealed a large black granite statue and an additional entrance to the tomb, also made of pink granite. A particularly rare find within the tomb was a group of 13 pink granite statues seated on a high-backed bench.

Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, expressed excitement about the discovery, highlighting its significance in revealing new details about ancient Egyptian civilisation.

This latest discovery is one of several recent finds, including a 3,000-year-old mining complex and the long-lost tomb of an unknown pharaoh.

By Naila Huseynova