Discoveries at the Saqqara Pyramid complex unveil potential new information about Ancient Egypt. Photographed on assignment for The Washington Post February 2021
Local tourists outside the entrance to the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, Egypt, February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Tourists walk and take pictures in front of the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, Egypt, February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/ The Washington Post
A camel usually used for tours around the Saqqara necropolis rests in front of the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Februarry 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological team fortiy a wall near the archelogical dig at Saqqara. February 22, 2021 Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Sarcophagi of ancient Egyptians found by Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological team at Saqqara, Egypt, February 22, 20221
Sarcophagi of ancient Egyptians found by Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological team at Saqqara, Egypt, February 22, 20221
An oblesik bearing the name of Queen Nit, found to be the wife of King Teti by Dr Zahi Hawass and his team at Saqqara, February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Workers from Dr Zahi Hawass's team look down the entrance of a recently discovered 9 meter hole at Saqqara, Egypt February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological team move dirt from the archeological dig site, February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
The bones of an Ancient Egyptian child inside a tent at the site of Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological dig at Saqqara, Egypt. February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Restoration Specialist, Ahmad AbdelAzeem, 33, removes the cover of a recently discovered sarcophagus with a mummy inside at the Saqqara archelogical dig site, February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Miniature gold pieces in the shape of hands, fish and bees recently discovered at Saqqara, February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Archelogical dig workers take a break outside of Dr Zahi Hawass's tent at the dig site at Saqqara, Egypt. February 22, 2021 Sima Diab/The Washington Post
The Step Pyramid seen in the distance from Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological site at Saqqara, Egypt. February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Workers lift a team member using a pulley and basket system over a 20 meter hole at the archeological site where Dr Zahi Hawass's team made recent discoveries, February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological team move dirt from the archeological dig site, February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Dr Zahi Hawass poses for a portrait at the site where he and his team discovered an Ancient Egyptian Queen Nit, February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Two limestone tombs discovered in a 31 meter hole at the Saqqara archeological site. Both tombs were raided some 3000 years ago and recently discovered by Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological team, February 22, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
A limestone tomb discovered by Dr Zahi Hawass' team in a 20 meter hole at the Saqqara archeological dig site, February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Workers take a break from removing dirt and rubble from an archeological dig at Saqqara, Egypt, February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
The pyramid of Queen Nit was recently discovered by Dr Zahi Hawass and his team at Saqqara, Egypt. February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
An archeological dig worker on the site where Dr Zahi Hawass's team continue to dig for new discoveries at Saqqara, Egypt. February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Inside the newly discovered Pyramid of Nit at Saqqara, where tombs made of pink granite were discovered by Dr Zahi Hawass's archeological team. February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Restoration Specialist Ahmad AbdelAzeem, 33 and Lead Dig for Dr Zahi Hawass's team, Mansour AlBadry Moustafa, 49, inspect the newly discovered oblesik after recent rains, February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
An object, revealed to be a bronze chisel, is found by Restoration Specialist Ahmad AbdelAzeem, 33, within the layers of earth on the inside of a hole after recent rains at the Saqqara archeological site, February 24, 2021. AbdelAzeem removes the dirt from around the object. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
Restoration Specialist Ahmad AbdelAzeem, 3, holds the bronze chisel he discovered in his hand at the Saqqara archeological site, February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
The team of archeological diggers at Saqqara, Egypt, February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post
A stray dog rests near the Step Pyramid of Djoser, February 24, 2021. Sima Diab/The Washington Post