Ancient Princess' Tomb Found Near Cairo

Archaeologists have unearthed the 4,500-year-old tomb of a Pharaonic princess south of Cairo. The burial site of Princess Shert Nebti is surrounded by the tombs of four high officials, and it dates from the fifth dynasty (around 2500 BC) in the Abu Sir complex near the famed step pyramid of Saqqara. The antechamber to the tomb of the princess includes four limestone columns and hieroglyphic inscriptions with her name and titles. Further excavation is needed before the tomb can be opened to the public. (More Egypt stories.)