5000-year-old tomb called home. A 5000 year old tomb within sight of the pyramids of Egypt, believed to have been the burial place of King Khafra, has been made into a temporary home by Mrs Dorothy Meguid, librarian of the University of Cairo's Archaeological Expedition, which is now excavating near the pyramids. The tomb is carved out of solid rock, Photo shows, Mrs Meguid , and her four-year-old daughter, Seti, in the comfortable living room of the home in the tomb.

5000-year-old tomb called home. A 5000 year old tomb within sight of the pyramids of Egypt, believed to have been the burial place of King Khafra, has been made into a temporary home by Mrs Dorothy Meguid, librarian of the University of Cairo's Archaeological Expedition, which is now excavating near the pyramids. The tomb is carved out of solid rock, Photo shows, Mrs Meguid , and her four-year-old daughter, Seti, in the comfortable living room of the home in the tomb. Stock Photo
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Smith Archive / Alamy Stock Photo

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3442 x 3756 px | 29.1 x 31.8 cm | 11.5 x 12.5 inches | 300dpi

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27 May 2020

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