What tombs are still undiscovered?

Five ancient tombs that still remain a mystery

• Thutmose II.
• Nefertiti.
• Ankhesenamun.
• Ramses VIII.
• Alexander the Great.

Are there any undiscovered Egyptian tombs?

At least one late Ramesside pharaoh’s tomb (Ramses VIII) is still undiscovered, and many believe it may be found within the valley. Clues to such discoveries may be found in period Egyptian writings that mention notables who likely rated tombs but have not been identified.

What is the oldest Egyptian tomb?

Saqqara
Saqqara contains the oldest complete stone building complex known in history, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty. Another sixteen Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation….Saqqara.

Where was the unlooted tomb of ancient Egypt found?

The secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, described the find as “one of a kind in the last decades.” The tomb was found buried in a ridge at the ancient necropolis of Saqqara. It was untouched and unlooted.

Are there any tombs in Egypt with false doors?

Two newfound ancient Egyptian tombs built for father and son boast false doors, boldly painted portals to the afterlife.

Where was the tomb of Wahtye located in Egypt?

During Egypt’s pyramid age, a well-connected man named Wahtye died and was laid to rest in the vast royal cemetery that now occupies the desert west of modern Cairo. His colorfully decorated tomb, apparently intact, has recently come to light some 16 feet (five meters) beneath the sand at the archaeological site known as Saqqara.

Why was the tomb important to the ancient Egyptians?

In ancient Egypt a tomb, if built and designed properly, had the power to restore life and give immortality to the dead owner. Tomb architecture was complex and its art in the form of painting, sculpture and script gives a glimpse into the beliefs and daily life of the ancient Egyptians.