A mosaic unearthed at the site is one of the most notable finds in the area in decades.

Imet, once a capital in Lower Egypt, stood at the crossroads of Delta trade routes.

More than 300 ancient relics were also excavated from the tombs.

"In light of the current regional developments, it has been decided to postpone the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum," the GEM explained in a statement.

Archaeologists have been uncovering a 43,000-square-foot building that they believe would have belonged to wealthy, affluent people.

Ancient treasures from 2,000-year-old graves are suddenly becoming available for sale online.

A fragment from the Book of Daniel, long thought to be a later copy, now appears to be contemporary with the supposed author himself.

The decision comes amid a surge in the price of precious metals and territorial disputes over mining in Peru.

The 30-year-old was visiting the museum in Xi'an when he jumped more than 15 feet into the pit containing the ancient army.

The complex was discovered across three ancient sites.