Clockwise from top: An Egyptian/Dutch mission in action at Saqqara excavating the tomb of high priest Mery-Neith; just beneath the agricultural land at Ezzat Mansheit near Mansoura, an ancient settlement is unearthed; buried beneath layers of silt at ancient Thmuis in the Delta, a Roman bath is unearthed photos: Randa Shaath (top) photo: Samir Naom (left)