Mystery Tomb Revealed Ancient Egyptian Singer

Ancient tombs whose age is estimated to 3,000 years discovered in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. The grave was thought to belong to the female singer in the kingdom of Ancient Egypt, Bastet Nehmes.

Minister of Antiquities of Egypt, Mohammed Ibrahim on Sunday said Nehmes Bastet’s tomb was discovered by accident by Swiss archaeologists.

A wooden inscription found on the tomb. The inscription indicates that the cemetery was the resting place of the daughter of former high priest of Amon and singing for the worship of the supreme god Amon Ra during the 22nd Dynasty, who ruled between 945 BC and 712 BC.

The name “Bastet” refers to a cat goddess in ancient Egyptian religion and suggests that the singer was deemed protected by the gods.

In 1922, also found the gold mask of King Tutankhamun in the Valley of Luxor. Until now still found the tomb and objects associated with the royal family of Ancient Egypt.

The discovery of the tomb is very important Bustet. Due to uncover new facts. So far, this complex is regarded as the funeral of the king. However, with the discovery of the tomb Bustet, indicate the place is also used for the tombs of ordinary people. “Shows that in the Valley of the Kings are also used for funerals in addition to the usual funeral priests of the 22nd Dynasty,” said Mohammed Ibrahim.

In addition to this invention, also found coffin to-64. The possibility that the coffin would be opened this weekend.