Egypt’s First Dynasty Unearthed, Believed to Be 7300-Year-Old

Archeologists recently unearthed a residential city and a cemetery in Egypt, which is believed to be 7,300 years already. Found near some historical sites and the Nile River, the said discovery could possibly encourage tourists from across the globe to visit Egypt again- after two airplane events and a long-time civil and political unrests.

Mahmoud Afify, who is the head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, told the media that the said discovery could date back to BCE 5316. The said period is extremely significant, as it is when the first Egypt's Dynasty could be traced.

"Remains of huts and daily life tools were found in the site, including the remains of pottery and stone tools, which indicates that the residential city supplied the labor force engaged in the construction of royal tombs with food and drink."

The interesting discovery was found around 440 yards at the south of the King Seti I Temple located in Abydos city. The said city is believed to be the capital of Egypt during the pre-dynastic days and the early dynastic times, the recent discovery could affirm this belief.

Along with this, head of the Central Administration of Upper Egypt Antiquities who is Hany Aboul Azm also confirmed the discoveries of 15 huge cemeteries that are created from mudbrick. Interestingly, the large size of these structures can significantly connote the great status and prominence of the occupants.

Egypt remains hopeful that the recent discoveries could be the break that they are longing for in order for tourists to visit their place once more. Some of the famous spots in Egypt are the Nile Valley, the pyramids, tombs, and some other historical riches that the place is bestowed with.

This year, Egypt experienced a decline in their tourists. During 2010, around 14 million visited the country however during the first half of this year, less than 3 million came.