US EditionEgypt denies reports of cracks in walls of King Tutankhamun's tomb
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The tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (reigned 1332-1323 BC) near the city of Luxor is still in good condition and is not at risk of collapsing, according to information from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The sepulchral chamber of Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamon, 3,300 years old, is in danger due to numerous cracks found inside it, Daily Mail reported citing research by scientists from the University of Cairo. Founded in 1922, the tomb is considered the most significant archaeological discovery of the 20th century. However, the cracks found in the rock could cause the destruction of the place. They further detailed that the increasing humidity is ca…
While several foreign media reports disturbing cracks and a risk of collapse in the burial of the young Pharaoh, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities gave news of the state of the tomb of Tutânkhamon.
Egypt denies reports of cracks in walls of King Tutankhamun's tomb
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities denied reports from foreign websites claiming that King Tutankhamun’s tomb on the West Bank of Luxor is at risk of collapse due to cracks in its walls and high humidity, which threatens the frescoes with corrosion. In a statement issued by the ministry, the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mohamed Ismail Khaled, assured that the tomb is in good condition and is not at risk o…
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