When it comes to ancient Egypt, archaeologists never know what they might find – and when the Grand Egyptian Museum finally opens in full, visitors are bound to be dazzled by the displays. In recent years, a trove of ancient finds have been unearthed at key sites, including secret pyramid chambers, golden-tongued mummies and, curiously, a Buddha figurine.

Click through this gallery to see the most astonishing ancient Egyptian discoveries uncovered in the last seven years...