Egypt unveils ancient royal tomb in Luxor dating back 3,500 years

A newly-discovered tomb in Egypt's province of Luxor

Archaeologists working on the site of a newly-discovered tomb in Egypt's southern province of Luxor. The new tomb is probably that of a royal wife of the 18th dynasty which features kings such as Akhenaten and Tutankhamun.  PHOTO | EGYPTIAN MINISTRY OF ANTIQUITIES | AFP

Cairo

Egyptian authorities announced Saturday the discovery of an ancient tomb in Luxor dating back around 3,500 years that archaeologists believe holds the remains of an 18th dynasty royal.