Ancient Princess' Tomb Discovered In Egypt

The tomb of a pharaonic princess has been discovered south of the Egyptian capital, Cairo.

The 4,500-year-old burial site was discovered by Czech archaeologists near the famous step pyramid of Saqqara.

Princess Shert Nebti's tomb includes four limestone columns and hieroglyphic inscriptions which researchers are now translating.

An official from Egypt's antiquities ministry said the site dates back to the fifth dynasty - around 2,500 BC.

"The discovery of this tomb marks the beginning of a new era in the history of the sepulchres at Abu Sir and Saqqara," antiquities minister Mohamed Ibrahim said.

The site includes the tombs of four senior officials, including a "grand upholder of the law" and an "inspector of the servants of the palace", according to their inscriptions.

Archaeologists will now establish more details about the princess and her life and importance.

The discoveries were made during the annual excavation season in Egypt, when temperatures are moderate.

The country's tourism industry has suffered significantly since the 2011 uprisings which toppled leader Hosni Mubarak.

Earlier this week the Foreign Office raised its terror threat level for UK citizens visiting the country, saying there was a "high risk" of attack.

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