The key to Cleopatra's tomb? Archaeologist makes important discovery
Egypt - According to legend, Cleopatra once said: "No man will ever find my grave." This prophecy seems to have come true: An archaeologist has now discovered a marble statue that is said to represent the Egyptian queen - and could allegedly come from her tomb!
For almost 20 years, Dr. Kathleen Martinez has been searching for the final resting place of probably the most famous ruler of Ancient Egypt .
As the New York Post reported, Martinez uncovered new artifacts and ceremonial objects during her latest excavation.
Probably the most significant discovery is a white marble statue of a woman wearing a royal crown. Martinez is convinced that it shows the true face of Cleopatra.
But other experts are skeptical. They point to facial features on the sculpture that differ from known depictions of the queen and suspect that it could be a princess from the old empire instead.
Numerous other artifacts unearthed
In addition to the marble head, a half-statue of a king, 337 coins - many bearing the image of Cleopatra - ritual ceramics, oil lamps, limestone containers, bronze statues, a scarab amulet and many other artifacts were also discovered.
The finds were made in the Taposiris Magna Temple, located west of the port city of Alexandria.
The temple is connected to a complex tunnel system that stretches for kilometers and is partially underwater.
It is believed to be the final resting place of Cleopatra. Martinez has long been convinced that the tomb is hidden in the walls of the temple.