Nankaro, Egyptologists have discovered what may be the oldest and most complete mummy ever discovered in Egypt. The mummy is believed to be 4300 years old and it was found at the bottom of a 15 metre shaft near the Step pyramid at Sakkara. The mummy is among the recently uncovered group of fifth and 6th dynasty tombs in the pyramid complex of Unas, who was the last king of the Fifth Dynasty. The mummy of the man named Higashepis was laden with gold and was encased in a limestone that had been assealed in Mota.
Another tomb belonged to Mary who served as the pharaoh's appointed secret keeper. A priestly title held by a senior palace official bestowing the power and authority to perform special religious rituals.
A third tomb belonged to a priest and the fourth to a judge and writer. Numerous statues were found among the tombs. However, FedEx tomb included a collection of the largest statues ever found in the area, along with the tombs decorated with scenes of daily life.
Sakara the site of a massive necropolis is vast burial site. It was here that Egypt's ancient capital Memphis was located. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is home to more than a dozen pyramids, animal graves and old Coptic Christian monasteries and also holds the famous Pyramids of Giza.
