Archaeologists working in the Minya Governorate of Middle Egypt have unearthed the pristine tomb of a high-ranking official from the 12th Dynasty. The tomb belonged to an individual named Ameny, whose title was 'Overseer of the Royal Cattle-Herds.' The burial chamber remains entirely unlooted and features exceptionally vibrant wall paintings that have not seen the light of day for nearly 4,000 years.
The reliefs are particularly notable for depicting a detailed cattle census, with scenes showing scribes recording the number of long-horned oxen and goats. This provides invaluable data on the economic administration and pastoral wealth of the Middle Kingdom. In addition to the murals, the team recovered a set of wooden funerary models and a finely carved limestone sarcophagus that remains sealed, awaiting further non-invasive study.