EGYPTIAN TOMB: Archeologists uncovered the burial chamber of the brother of Sarenput II Scientists prised open the sealed tomb discovered on the banks of the River Nile in Aswan, Egypt. Gobsmacked experts were shocked as they uncovered a totally untouched burial chamber dating back to the glory days of the Pharaohs. Inside they uncovered a trove of treasures alongside a perfectly preserved mummy of an ancient nobleman.

MUMMY: Scientists are hoping to further study Shemai's corpse next year Two more coffins were also discovered bearing the inscription of his parents names Satethotep and Khema. "We have found the mummy-body of Shemai, but we left him in his original position, in his coffin. The next year, we will have the opportunity to look at his face,” said Jiménez-Serrano from University of Jaen. Also in the tomb were funeral goods including a set of wooden models of boats and people. Last week, Jesus Christ's tomb was opened after a £3 million restoration.

SEALED: Shemai was the brother of Sarenput II, one of the Egypt's most powerful figures

EXCAVATION: Scientists opened the tomb which has been sealed for nearly 4,000 years Spanish archaeologists were being the find as the determined the mummy was that of Shemai. The noble was the younger brother of one of Egypt’s most powerful governors Sarenput II of the 12th Dynasty. The mummy also featured a colourful burial mask and was in a “great state of preservation”. Earlier this year, scientists nearby uncovered skeletons in burial grounds which were used during the reigns of Thutmose III and Amenhotep II in around 1479 BC

AN ANCIENT tomb has been cracked open for the first time in nearly 4,000 years revealing incredible treasures.

EGYPTIAN TOMB: Archeologists uncovered the burial chamber of the brother of Sarenput II