Egyptian Antiquities Minister Mamdouh El Damaty announced Sunday that the tomb of Maya, King Tut's personal feeding nurse, would be opened following the cleaning and restoration of the burial chamber.
Maya's tomb, which is located in an area called Bubastis in Saqqara, Giza, was discovered in 1996 and is considered unique due to its close association with one of Ancient Egypt's greatest pharaohs, King Tut.
In his statement, Al Damaty said that one pot found inside had the words "Great one of the Harim" was inscribed, suggesting the Maya perhaps held a higher position in the ancient days.
Al Damaty added that Maya may perhaps be King Tut's eldest half sister, Merit Aten, stating the burial chambers had elaborate drawings of the royal family depicting Merit Aten breastfeeding a child believed to be King Tut.
Though this thesis is still developing, Al Damaty said that during upcoming period, the world will stand to witness many other mysteries and secrets surrounding King Tut finally unraveling.
Mahmoud Afifi, Head of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Sector, stated that the tomb was ready for foreign and national tourists, explaining that the original inscriptions and scenes were covered by stones and building material but cleaning had returned the tomb to its original condition.