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Archaeologists in Iraq have discovered around 40 ancient tombs dating back over 2,300 years at the edge of the Mosul Dam reservoir, made possible by recent drought conditions that lowered water levels, revealing sites from the Hellenistic or Hellenistic-Seleucid period. The findings are part of ongoing archaeological work in a region increasingly affected by climate change and water shortages.
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered two ancient tombs and human and animal mummification workshops dating back to the 30th dynasty, around 2,400 years ago. The workshops contained stony beds, gutters, clay pots, and other instruments and ritual vessels. The tombs belonged to two priests, one dating back to the 24th century BC and the other to the 14th century BC. The discovery is part of Egypt's push to attract more tourists to the country, with tourism revenues climbing to $7.3 billion in the second half of 2022.