New pyramid discovered near Cairo

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Egypt's chief archaeologist announced the discovery of a 4,300-year-old pyramid in Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis and burial site of the rulers of ancient Memphis.

A general view shows the site of the pyramid which was newly discovered in Saqqara area

( Khaled El-Fiqi / EPA )

Egypt's chief archaeologist announced the discovery of a 4,300-year-old pyramid in Saqqara, the sprawling necropolis and burial site of the rulers of ancient Memphis.

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