Hidden 'City of the Dead' with over 300 tombs is discovered in Egypt

Scientists have discovered a massive burial with more than 300 tombs in that they are calling the new 'City of the Dead.'

The city of Aswan was an important trade, quarry and military zone when it was first established more than 4,500 years ago - but the lives of its people have long remained a mystery.

for five years and recently uncovered 36 tombs that were reused for 900 years to include 30 to 40 mummies each - and many contained families who likely died from infectious diseases.

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