An underground tunnel that was recently discovered may lead to the long-lost tomb of the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra, according to a Saturday report by Ancient Origins, citing the Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry.

The newly-discovered tunnel, which stretches over 1,300 meters, was found 13 meters below the Taposiris Magna Temple, west of Alexandria in Egypt. Since its discovery, the tunnel has been under investigation in the search for the tomb.

The temple of the discovery was dedicated to Osiris, who was worshipped by Hellenic leaders in Egypt around its construction between 280 and 270 BC.

The tunnel was discovered by Dr. Kathleen Martinez, who heads the Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission of the University of San Domingo.

Amongst other findings made by the archaeological mission include ceramic vessels and pots, as well as two alabaster heads, one of which dates back to the Ptolemaic period.

source jpost.com