|
|
Pyramid of ancient queen of 2300BC
Egypt found pyramid of ancient queen
WATCH VIDEOSource: CCTV.com
11-13-2008 09:08
There's a new archaeological discovery in the timeless land of Egypt. Archaeologists announce the discovery of the remains of a pyramid built for the mother of Pharaoh Teti I. The pyramid is about 4,000 years ago.
Egyptian archaeologists say they discovered the pyramid buried in the desert near the famous "Step Pyramid." The new discovery is thought to belong to the mother of a pharaoh who ruled more than 4,000 years ago.
The pyramid, found about two months ago south of Cairo, probably houses the remains of Queen Sesheshet, mother of King Teti. Teti ruled from 2323 to 2291 BC. He was the founder of Egypt's Sixth Dynasty.
The headless, five-metre high pyramid originally reached about 14 metres. Each of its sides is 22 metres long.
The pyramid is the 118th found in Egypt. It was uncovered near the world's oldest pyramid - the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. The area is an important burial ground for rulers of ancient Egypt.
Dr. Zahi Hawass, head of Supreme Council of Egyptian Antiquities, said, "I have been excavating with my Egyptian team in this site for the last twenty years, since 1988, and we rediscovered in this area two pyramids. One belong to a king of dynasty five and one belong to the main queen of King Teti, the first King of Dynasty six. But today we took about twenty meters of sand and we found under the sand this new pyramid."
Archaeologists had previously discovered two pyramids nearby belonging to wives of the king.
The Sixth Dynasty, saw a time of conflict in Egypt's royal family. There was an erosion of centralized power. The Sixth is considered the last dynasty of the Old Kingdom. After that Egypt descended into a period of famine and social upheaval.
It is believed the newly discovered pyramid was originally covered in a casing of white limestone brought from quarries at nearby Tura.
Artifacts including a wooden statue of the ancient Egyptian god Anubis and funerary figurines dating from a later period indicate that the cemetery was used through Roman times.
Author: AntiDefm
Keywords: Egypt Archaeology
Added: November 19, 2008
more
Pyramid of ancient queen of 2300BC
Egypt found pyramid of ancient queen
WATCH VIDEOSource: CCTV.com
11-13-2008 09:08
There's a new archaeological discovery in the timeless land of Egypt. Archaeologists announce the discovery of the remains of a pyramid built for the mother of Pharaoh Teti I. The pyramid is about 4,000 years ago.
Egyptian archaeologists say they discovered the pyramid buried in the desert near the famous "Step Pyramid." The new discovery is thought to belong to the mother of a pharaoh who ruled more than 4,000 years ago.
The pyramid, found about two months ago south of Cairo, probably houses the remains of Queen Sesheshet, mother of King Teti. Teti ruled from 2323 to 2291 BC. He was the founder of Egypt's Sixth Dynasty.
The headless, five-metre high pyramid originally reached about 14 metres. Each of its sides is 22 metres long.
The pyramid is the 118th found in Egypt. It was uncovered near the world's oldest pyramid - the Step Pyramid at Saqqara. The area is an important burial ground for rulers of ancient Egypt.
Dr. Zahi Hawass, head of Supreme Council of Egyptian Antiquities, said, "I have been excavating with my Egyptian team in this site for the last twenty years, since 1988, and we rediscovered in this area two pyramids. One belong to a king of dynasty five and one belong to the main queen of King Teti, the first King of Dynasty six. But today we took about twenty meters of sand and we found under the sand this new pyramid."
Archaeologists had previously discovered two pyramids nearby belonging to wives of the king.
The Sixth Dynasty, saw a time of conflict in Egypt's royal family. There was an erosion of centralized power. The Sixth is considered the last dynasty of the Old Kingdom. After that Egypt descended into a period of famine and social upheaval.
It is believed the newly discovered pyramid was originally covered in a casing of white limestone brought from quarries at nearby Tura.
Artifacts including a wooden statue of the ancient Egyptian god Anubis and funerary figurines dating from a later period indicate that the cemetery was used through Roman times.
Author: cctvupload
Keywords: Egypt archaeology
Added: November 19, 2008
more
myHotelVideo.com présente: Siag Pyramids à Le Caire / Le Caire / Egypte
More @ http://www.myhotelvideo.com/de/landingpage/youtube/resourceid/Mhv_Catalog_Offer::21610
Situation:
L'hôtel est situé dans la ville de Gizée, au début de la route menant des pyramides de Gizée au sud vers Saqqara et Memphis. Vous atteindrez le centre-ville en environ 20 minutes de trajet en voiture, et les pyramides en 8 minutes.
Equipement:
Construit en 1983, cet hôtel climatisé de centre-ville est avant tout destiné à une clientèle jeune. Des étages supérieurs, vous pourrez admirer par temps clair Saqqara et d'autres pyramides alentour. Cet établissement de 9 étages compte 349 chambres dont des suites. Il comprend un hall d'accueil, un coffre-fort, un ascenseur, un café, un bar, une discothèque, un restaurant, une salle de conférence, et un service de chambre 24h/24.
Chambres:
Les chambres et suites sont équipées d'une salle de bain/WC, d'un sèche-cheveux, d'un téléphone, de la télévision par satellite et d'un poste de radio. Les chambres comprennent par ailleurs un mini réfrigérateur, un lit double ou king-size et la climatisation à réglage individuel.
Sport/Animations:
La journée vous pourrez profiter des avantages de notre grande piscine. Un sauna est également disponible dans l'hôtel. A seulement quelques minutes de l'hôtel, les clients pourront jouer au tennis, au golf ou encore faire de l'équitation.
Repas:
Vous pourrez composer votre petit-déjeuner à un buffet. Le dîner peut être choisi sous forme de menu.
Author: myHotelVideo
Keywords: myhotelvideo.com myhotelvideo Video Hotel Siag Pyramids Le Caire Egypte
Added: November 16, 2008
more
Une pyramide découverte à Saqqara
Construite pour la reine Sechséchet, elle a été trouvée à 20 km du Caire, dans la célèbre nécropole
Author: ferae11
Keywords: pyramide égyptologie
Added: November 15, 2008
more
Inside the Tomb of Ti, Saqqara, Egypt
Self-explanatory. I took a secret video *sneaky grin* hey, I was non-obstrusive, no flash, no light, so they can't fuss!
Author: LaBoricua87
Keywords: tomb egypt saqqara sakkara hieroglyphs
Added: November 12, 2008
more
2083-EGYPT-PYRAMID DISCOVERY-2083-BREAKING10 -NOV11
A new pyramid has just been discovered in Egypt. Egyptian archaeologists announced yesterday they have discovered the remains of a pyramid built for an ancient queen over 4,000 years ago.
The pyramid was found south of Cairo about two months ago. It was buried in the desert near the famous Step Pyramid. It is thought to house the remains of Queen Sesheshet who was the mother of King Teti from the Sixth Dynasty.
The headless, five-metre high pyramid originally reached about 14 metres, with sides of 22 metres.
Egypt's Culture Minister Farouk Hosni is given a tour of the excavation site.
The pyramid, the 118th found in Egypt, was uncovered near the world's oldest pyramid at Saqqara, which was a burial ground for the rulers of ancient Egypt.
[Dr. Zahi Hawass, Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities]:
"I have been excavating with my Egyptian team in this site for the last twenty years, since 1988, and we rediscovered in this area two pyramids - one belongs to a king of dynasty five and one belongs to the main queen of king Teti, the first King of Dynasty six. But today we took about twenty meters of sand and we found under the sand this new pyramid."
Archaeologists plan to enter the pyramid's burial chamber within two weeks, although most of its contents are likely to have been taken by thieves.
Artifacts found in the pyramid indicate that the burial ground may have been reused during Roman times.
Author: NTDTV
Keywords: ntd pyramid egypt archaeology cairo step queen sesheshet King Teti sixth dynasty
Added: November 12, 2008
more
Infolive.tv Headlines - Archaeologists discover new pyramid
Archaeologists have discovered a new pyramid under the sands of Saqqara, an ancient burial site that remains largely unexplored and has yielded a string of unearthed pyramids in recent years.
The 4,300-year-old monument most likely belonged to the queen mother of the founder of Egypt's 6th Dynasty, several hundred years after the building of the famed Great Pyramids of Giza.
The discovery is part of the sprawling necropolis and burial site of the rulers of ancient Memphis, the capital of Egypt's Old Kingdom. 11/12/08
Author: infolivetvenglish
Keywords: Israel infolive.tv jerusalem egypt
Added: November 12, 2008
more
Ancient Pyramid Discovered In Egypt
SAQQARA, Egypt (AP) Egypt's chief archaeologist has announced the discovery of a 4,300-year-old pyramid in Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis and burial site of the rulers of ancient Memphis.
The pyramid is said to belong to Queen Sesheshet, the mother of King Teti who was the founder of the 6th Dynasty of Egypt's Old Kingdom.
Egypt's antiquities chief Zahi Hawass made the announcement Tuesday 11 November 2008 at the site in Saqqara, about 12 miles south of Cairo.
Author: poetictouch
Keywords: Archaeology Egypt Saqqara Zahi Hawass Ancient 300-year-old Pyramid Discovered King Teti Queen Sesheshet AP Associated Press
Added: November 12, 2008
more
|
|
|
