Egypt: Tomb of Cleopatra and lover to be uncovered

Egypt: Tomb of Cleopatra and lover to be uncovered

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Archaeologists have revealed plans to uncover the 2000 year-old tomb of ancient Egypt's most famous lovers, Cleopatra and the Roman general Mark Antony later this year.

Zahi Hawass, prominent archaeologist and director of Egypt's superior council for antiquities announced a proposal to test the theory that the couple were buried together.

He discussed the project in Cairo at a media conference about the ancient pharaohs.

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This could unearth all sorts of things. Especially in this hallway,

According to Hawas, Egyptologists have also uncovered a 120-metre-long underground tunnel with many rooms

They need to drain off the water around this tomb first, so I guess it might be a while before this happens but let's keep watch.

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This will be interesting if they find her body. Some people doubt that Cleopatra committed suicide some people think she was murdered by Octavian.

This should prove to be an interesting read later down the road, I look forward to the findings of this. oh the secrets that might be learned, very ewxciting