Remains of new pyramid discovered in Egypt

Cairo April 3 (IANS) Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the remains of a pyramid dating back to the era of the 13th dynasty during an excavation mission near Cairo.

The head of the Egyptian antiquities sector Mahmud Afifi said in a statement on Monday that the remains of the pyramid were found north of the Bent Pyramid of Pharaoh Sneferu of the fourth dynasty (2613-2494 B.C) Efe news reported.

Head of central administration for Cairo and Giza antiquities Alaa al-Shahat stated that all the discovered parts of the pyramid are in a very good condition and further excavation is to take place to reveal more of the structure.

The director general of the Dahshur necropolis Adel Okasha explained that the remains of the pyramid represent a part of its inner structure comprising a corridor leading to its inner side and a hall which leads to a southern ramp and a room to the western end.

Okasha added that an alabaster block engraved with 10 vertical hieroglyphic lines was also uncovered as well as a granite lintel and stone blocks showing the interior design of the pyramid.

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