Egypt's Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said ... for generations during the 12th Dynasty and the beginning of the 13th Dynasty, said Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme ...

An analysis of the grave goods indicated that the burials date to the 12th dynasty (circa 1981 to 1802 B.C.) and 13th dynasty (circa ... to 1640 B.C.), a time when Egypt was unified and thriving.

The burial chamber contained the remains of 11 men, women and children, suggesting it was a family cemetery used for generations during the 12th and 13th Dynasty. The find marks the first Middle ...