A joint Egyptian-German archaeological mission has unearthed the funerary chamber of a woman named "Idi”, the sole daughter of Djefai-Hapy, the governor of Asyut during the reign of Pharaoh Senusret I (1961-1915 BC). Its historical significance lies in the fact that the governor’s tomb is the largest non-royal tomb of the era. The 3,900-year-old burial chamber contained two coffins, one nested inside the other, both imbued with texts that depict the journey to the afterlife. 800 Ancient Egyptian Tombs Discovered at Middle Kingdom Necropolis Huge 4000-year-old Underground Hidden Tomb of Cult Egyptian King Senwosret III Will Soon Open to the Public The new burial chamber was found under Djefai-Hapy's tomb, at the Western Mount of Asyut, Egypt. (Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities) Read moreSection: ArtifactsOther ArtifactsNewsHistory & ArchaeologyAncient PlacesAfricaRead Later