Treasures found in police chief's ancient tomb to be showcased in Edinburgh

Dozens of treasures discovered in an Egyptian tomb built for a police chief and his wife 3300 years ago are set to go on display in Edinburgh.

The National Museum of Scotland’s exhibition will chart its use over 1000 years after its creation in the ancient city of Thebes shortly after the the reign of Tutankhamun.

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- taking in the views from the battlements of Edinburgh Castle

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