American archaeologists discovered in southern Egypt the tomb of a pharaoh hitherto unknown. His name Senebkay and ruled 3700 years ago, according to the Ministry of Antiquities of Egypt.

The tomb is located in the Egyptian city of Abydos. He found a group of archaeologists from the University of Pennsylvania led by scientist Josef Wegner . Experts say the discovery is evidence that this part of Egypt was not invaded by the Hyksos , a nomadic tribes of Asia.

According to the Department of Antiquities of Egypt, both in the sarcophagus and the walls of the cartridge where the actual tomb was inscribed the name Senebkey found . Archaeologists also discovered the skeleton of the pharaoh , whose height was supposed to be about 185 centimeters.

" The royal family of Abydos could have fallen Senebkay was of Egyptian origin and was not under the dominion of the Hyksos ," the Ministry said , noting that this finding may lead to future discoveries related to the royal dynasty .

Wegner told NBC News that the finding could point the way to a hitherto unknown pharaonic dynasty . "We have found an unknown king of a lost dynasty. Likely that the 16 kings are buried here. Grave now have the first or second king of this dynasty . Should be others ," he said .

Archaeologists say they were surprised to find this tomb as they were excavating and studying the tomb of another pharaoh. Last week the team of archaeologists was able to establish the identity of this ruler named Sebekhotep I. It is believed this was the founder of the dynasty XIII of Egypt 3,800 years .