Ancient step pyramid discovered in Egypt

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A step pyramid, even more ancient than the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - The Great Pyramid of Giza - has been uncovered by archaeologists in southern Egypt.

Although scientists were aware of the pyramid’s existence, it remained buried under a thick layer of sand until a group of archaeologists started excavation works in 2010, according to a report by LiveScience.

The group, led by Gregory Marouard, a research associate at the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute, has recently presented the initial results of its activity at a symposium by the Society for the Study of Egyptian Antiquities, held in Toronto.

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