Many of the paintings in the tomb have retained their original colors despite spending more than 40 centuries buried beneath the desert sands, officials said.

Egypt's antiquities ministry says the tomb, which was found at necropolis dating to 24th century BCE, belongs to an official who adjudicated the grievances of ordinary people

Ancient tomb of judge Yunmen, dating back 4,300 years to Pharaoh Djedkare Isesi, discovered at Saqqara with colourful reliefs and dual funerary chapels.