'Fake' Egyptian vase proved to be real

An Egyptian vase that for 30 years was dismissed as fake by experts, was revealed as genuine – and older than the Pyramids.

An Egyptian vase that for 30 years was dismissed as fake by experts, was revealed as genuine – and older than the Pyramids.

Tests carried out at York University in Britain have revealed the vase to be from a very early Egyptian burial dating back more than 5,000 years.

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