Egypt announces discovery of 3,500-year-old tombs in Luxor
(The Guardian Egypt)

Country hopes find will boost tourism industry, which has been suffering since 2011 uprisingEgypt has announced the discovery of two small tombs in the southern city of Luxor dating back about 3,500 years, a find the government hopes will help revive the country´s ailing tourism sector.The tombs, located on the west bank of the Nile in a cemetery for noblemen and top officials, are the latest discovery in the city famed for its temples and tombs spanning different dynasties of ancient Egyptian history. Related: Egypt unearths 7,000-year-old lost city Continue reading...