November
Egypt: Mummies of cats and rare scarlet beetles found
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:- Seven coffins with dozens of cat mummies and a rare group of stuffed scarab beetles, some of which date back to about 6,000 years, were found near the pyramid of Saqqara south of Cairo.
December
Antiquities of Egypt: Details from inside the tomb of the priest of royal cleansing in the reign of the king "Nefir Air Ka Ra"
Dubai United Arab Emirates:- An Egyptian expedition is conducting archaeological excavations that led to the discovery of a tomb of the royal cleansing priest in the reign of King Nefir Ay Ka Ra of the fifth Dynasty, called Waht, dating back more than 4,400 years.
December
Remains of the wall of China are still standing
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates:- Remains of the Great Wall of China were found in north China's Hebei Province, and while the central structure of the wall was damaged due to neglect, the walls are still in good condition.
April
Discovery of a tomb of the Ptolemaic era in southern Egypt
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: A cemetery dating back to the Baltam period was discovered in southern Egypt, the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities said. The Ptolemies are a family of Macedon origin, who migrated to Egypt after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC.
