Ancient 4300-year-old tomb in Egypt opens to the public for the first time

For the first time since its discovery in 1940, the tomb of Mehu in the Saqqara necropolis outside of Giza has opened to the public.

After restoring the site, Egyptian officials have opened the ancient tomb – estimated to be 4300 years old.

Dr Khaled al-Anani, the Egyptian Minster of Antiquities, said the tomb belonged to the Sixth Dynasty of Egypt, more specifically, Mehu.

Mehu lived during the reign of King Pepi and was the chief to the judges and the director of the palace.

However the man himself wasn't buried in the tomb. Instead, it contains the remains of his son Meren Ra and grandson Heteb Kh.

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The tomb has a long narrow corridor with six chambers. Inscribed on the walls of the tomb are Meru's 48 titles, along with ancient paintings, including one that depicts a marriage between two crocodiles.

There are also drawings giving an insight into ancient Egypt, with depictions of hunting and acrobatic dancing.

Already, tourists have been visiting the incredible sight, and for the first time ever, posting photos of their adventures within the open tomb on social media.