The Discovery of the Lost Pyramid
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After a search of two decades archeologists have been able to unearth a new pyramid at Saqqara in Cairo. This tomb is of a queen’s who lived more than 4,300 years ago. The place from where it has been excavated is an antique burial compound.
Who Is She?
It is believed to be of Pharaoh Teti’s mother, Queen Seshehet. They belonged to the 6th Egyptian dynasty.
The Lost Pyramid
The pyramid originally was almost as tall as five stories, now it is under the cover of 7 meters of sand. With the discovery of this, the total number of tombs discovered around that of Teti’s become three.
More Surprises
No one knows how many secrets still lay under the sands of Egypt because quite unexpectedly the archeologists also dug out the remains of the limestone casing of the tomb also. This discovery proves that the pyramid was almost 46 feet and 72 feet at the base.
The archeologists are baffled at the discovery of this new tomb as after the excavation of the two tombs of Teti’s two wives they did not expect another tomb here.
Puzzled Researchers
At present, archeologists are suggesting as to why Teti might have made this tomb for his mother. Most of them are of view that like all good sons Teti too respected and loved his mother. Therefore, on her death build this huge pyramid to pay a tribute to her. After all, pharaoh or no pharaoh everyone loves his mother.