tomb of ancient priestess
Tomb of ancient priestess found in Egypt February 5, 2018 February 6, 2018 today 0 Comment Egypt Archaeologists in Egypt have unveiled the newly discovered tomb of an ancient priestess that dates back 4,400 years. The tomb found near Cairo is adorned with well-preserved and rare wall paintings depicting the priestess, Hetpet, in a variety of scenes. Hetpet was a priestess to the goddess of fertility Hathor, who assisted women in childbirth. It was found during excavations near the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egyptâs antiquities ministry says. This site, in Gizaâs western cemetery, housed officials from the Old Kingdomâs Fifth Dynasty, some of which have already been dug up since 1842.