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Two 4,500-year-old houses discovered near Giza pyramids

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Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Jul 05 2018 | 12:40 PM IST

Scientists have discovered two ancient homes near the Giza pyramids in Egypt that may have housed officials responsible for overseeing the production of food for a paramilitary force over 4,500 years ago.

Researchers from US-based Ancient Egypt Research Associates discovered the structures in an ancient port at Giza, which is believed to have flourished at the time when the Pyramid of Menkaure was being constructed.

One of the officials living in the structures may have been responsible for the containment and slaughtering of animals for food

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First Published: Jul 05 2018 | 12:40 PM IST

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