4,500-year-old cemetery discovered at Giza Pyramids in Egypt
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Egyptian archaeologists have discovered part of a 4,500-year-old cemetery at the Giza pyramids in the southwestern outskirts of Cairo. /VCG Photo

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered part of a 4,500-year-old cemetery at the Giza pyramids in the southwestern outskirts of Cairo. /VCG Photo

The two ancient tombs belonged to two men who lived during the Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, a time after the Giza Pyramids had been built, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced on Saturday. /VCG Photo

The two ancient tombs belonged to two men who lived during the Fifth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, a time after the Giza Pyramids had been built, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities announced on Saturday. /VCG Photo

The two individuals, named "Behnui-Ka" and "Newi", were part of King Khafre's priests. /VCG Photo

The two individuals, named "Behnui-Ka" and "Newi", were part of King Khafre's priests. /VCG Photo

Khafre, the ancient Egyptian king, built the second of the three famous Giza Pyramids, as well as the Sphinx. /VCG Photo

Khafre, the ancient Egyptian king, built the second of the three famous Giza Pyramids, as well as the Sphinx. /VCG Photo

Archaeologists also found many artifacts such as limestone statues of the tomb's owners, his wife and son. /VCG Photo

Archaeologists also found many artifacts such as limestone statues of the tomb's owners, his wife and son. /VCG Photo