opened today two important individuals' tombs at the western cemetery- the Pyramids Archaeological Area

Minister of Antiquities, Dr. Eldamaty opened today two important individuals' tombs at the western cemetery- the Pyramids Archaeological Area to receive their local and international visitors. 

The first tombbelongs to a person named "Emery" who holds the title "Priest of King Khufu" while the second one belongs to his eldest son "Nefer Ptah". 

The two tombs were opened after the termination of their restoration works performed by the Ministry of Antiquities' Projects Sector.

This opening comes within the framework of the Ministry's plan to develop the Pyramids Area as a whole, 

adding that it is considered a good step towards dragging the tourists' interest to visit new places… elaborated Eldamaty.

The two tombs are a typical model of the individuals' tombs in the Old Kingdom and they reflect the nature of ritual life at that time clearly represented through their structural and artistic elements.

Eng. Wa'd Allah Abul E'la, chargé d'affaires of the Projects' Sector Chief noted that the two tombs were closed since 2007 until restoration works started in 2010.  The restoration project stopped after the January Revolution to be proceeded 6 months ago.

Dr. Mahmoud Afifi, Chargé d'affaires of the Ancient Egyptian Sector's Chief added that the tomb of "Nefer Ptah" was discovered in 1925 with an area of 144 m² approximately and a height of  4.6 m. It consists of five rooms and a crypt at the southern side. It also contains a life sized rock carved statue in the wall its first hall. The "Emery" tomb is built with lime stone and it contains beautiful scenes depicting craftsmen(carpenters, sculptors and goldsmiths).