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Remains of 3,700 year-old pyramid found in Egypt
The remains of an Egyptian pyramid built around 3,700 years ago have been discovered near the well-known “bent pyramid” of King Snefru, the antiquities ministry announced on Monday.
The pyramid from the 13th dynasty was found in Dahshur's royal necropolis, some 30 kilometres south of Cairo, it said.
“An alabaster...block engraved with 10 vertical hieroglyphic lines” was among the finds, the ministry said, citing Adel Okasha, director general at the necropolis.
It said granite lintel and stone blocks were discovered that would show more “about the internal structure of the pyramid”.