More than 50 mummified mice, mummified falcons and other bird species were discovered in a beautifully decorated 2,000-year-old tomb in the Egyptian town of Sohag earlier last week. / VCG Photo

The mice and other animals were found surrounding two mummified human bodies. / VCG Photo

After years of instability and insecurity, the Egyptian government hope the new discoveries will help attract visitors back to the country. / VCG Photo