Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 2300-year-old necropolis in the village of Tuna-al-Gabal, 220 kilometres south of Cairo.<br />Among the dozens of mummies found in the necropolis, 17 are in a perfectly preserved state and are believed to belong to high-ranked officials and priests. In the region's first such find, six sarcophagi, two clay coffins, various pieces of crockery, coins, and papyri were also unearthed.<br />As the dig is still in its primary stages, many more finds are expected to surface in the coming weeks.
