Ancient Egyptian Official recorded his life on tomb walls

Czech archaeologists discovered the tomb of an Egyptian dignitary named Khuwy in the Saqqara necropolis, a cemetery in Egypt that surrounds a pyramid from the 5th Dynasty.

The tomb dates back to approximately 2400 B.C. and stands as one of the oldest underground decorated burial apartments ever found. The tomb contains inscribed blocks that served as one of the world's earliest known autobiographies.

On these walls, Khuwy described his career and personal character, claiming he never took anything from any man. He recorded his service under six different administrative courts and mentioned the names of Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi and Queen Setibhor. Researchers believe the high quality of the stonework suggests a royal workshop produced the tomb. While the text remains incomplete and difficult to read in some parts, it implies Khuwy had a close relationship with the royal couple.

The inscriptions also include a warning against committing evil acts against the tomb or those buried inside it.