Egyptian tomb find stuns experts

Archaeologists have discovered an intact ancient Egyptian tomb containing five mummies.

The tomb is the first unearthed since the grave of Pharaoh Tutankhamun was uncovered 84 years ago.

The find is a surprise because many experts had thought there were no more tombs to be uncovered in the Valley of the Kings area of Egypt.

The mummies were found surrounded by pots of food, which historians say was to see them through to the afterlife.

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Experts think the tomb probably dates back to the 18th Pharaonic Dynasty, which would make it over 3,000 years old.

Archaeologists are now trying to find out who the mummies were by studying the ancient writing, called hieroglyphics, written on the wall of the tomb.

Burial ground

The tomb was discovered in the Valley of the Kings area of southern Egypt, which was used for burials for around 500 years from 1540BC.

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It was the 63rd tomb to be found in the area, and is only 5m away King Tutankhamun's resting place.

At first it was thought the tomb might belong to Queen Nefertiti, but experts now think it was not from the right dynasty.

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