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The Persian tombs are to the south of Unas
pyramid. They are deep underground in a shaft that descends
25 meters deep (82 ft) in the earth. The tombs are reached through
a spiral staircase.
Down there you'll find three tombs. Their decorations are exquisite
and refer to the profession of the deceased. The westernmost
one belongs to Djenhebu, a Persian admiral. The center one belongs
to Psamtik (also known as Psammetichus in Greek), a chief physician
of the royal court. The easternmost one belongs to Pedese, the
son of Psamtik.
The 3 officials were living during the Persian occupation of
Egypt.
The tombs are currently closed to visitors.
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