Well preserved ‘Solar boat’ found under Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists have discovered a boat owner's soul aimed buried under the ruins of an ancient Egyptian star 4500 years tomb.The discovery was made during excavations of the Czech Institute of Egyptology at Abousir an old cemetery on the outskirts of modern Cairo.

It was reserved for members of the Egyptian elite classes who live nearby cemetery in the capital Memphis, although not members of the Family website? Royal is known for its mastabas' built of brick platforms that were so much a precursor - and alternative - pyramids.

This is a highly unusual discovery and building scale vessels of this type were in this period, reserved exclusively for the best members of society, who usually belong to the royal family. This suggests the possibility of additional discoveries during the upcoming spring season, 'said excavation director Dr. Miroslav Barta.

The discovery is important because it is the only ship in the royal tomb found near Old Kingsom not focus status and rank of Mastaba owner and his relationship with the king at the time, 'Dr. Mamdouh El Damaty Minister of Antiquities, funeral said.The boat 18m, dated to the end of the third dynasty about 2550BC, it was reported that tweezers condition.Wooden and well-preserved natural fiber cables that are used to keep the hull set They are still in their original places that offer a rare glimpse into shipbuilding previously discovered techniques.Most time - other than those belonging to the Pharaoh Cheops who - were in very bad condition.Mastaba offer 54 AS chapel is cruciform in very bad condition. Czech mission - which was excavated site since 2009 do not yet know the name of the occupant.

Axa his funeral has not yet located.A stone bowl found in one of the underground chambers mastaba pharaoh named Huni, tomb dating from the third boat Dynasty.The found itself in fine sand about 12 meters south of the tomb, although orientation and pottery found in its hull provides a direct link between the exact meaning two.The old Egyptian funerary boats scientists argue not certain.Some ships were designed to serve their owners sunbarks and bring their spirits to meet god Sun Ra while traveling in heavenly Nile.Others support their goal was the same as other funerary offerings: Items practical steps to ensure that the owner had everything you might need longships afterlife.The 44M Cheops, while in very good condition, it is in a disassembled state. Archaeologists are in the process of reconstruction of ships.