Egypt discovers five 4,000-year-old ancient tombs(1/3)

Ancient tombs dating back to about 4,000 years ago were discovered in the Saqqara archaeological sites southwest of Cairo, Egypt, March 19, 2022. (Photo/VCG)

Saqqara is a vast necropolis of the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to more than a dozen pyramids, animal burial sites and ancient Coptic Christian monasteries.

Ancient tombs dating back to about 4,000 years ago were discovered in the Saqqara archaeological sites southwest of Cairo, Egypt, March 19, 2022. (Photo/VCG)

Ancient tombs dating back to about 4,000 years ago were discovered in the Saqqara archaeological sites southwest of Cairo, Egypt, March 19, 2022. (Photo/VCG)