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Archaeologists in Luxor, Egypt, have discovered three 3,500-year-old tombs from the New Kingdom period, containing inscriptions, artifacts, and the remains of officials like Baki and S, offering new insights into ancient Egyptian society and potentially boosting cultural tourism in the region.
Archaeologists in Luxor, Egypt, have uncovered three ancient tombs dating back over 3,000 years from the New Kingdom era, belonging to prominent figures such as a granary supervisor and a temple official, providing valuable insights into Egypt's archaeological history.
Egyptian archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs in Luxor's Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis, dating back to the New Kingdom period, including tombs of notable figures such as Amum-em-Ipet, Baki, and S, which contain artifacts and inscriptions that shed light on Egypt's rich history. The findings are expected to boost cultural tourism and coincide with the upcoming opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Archaeologists in Gaza have discovered at least 125 tombs, most with intact skeletons, and two rare lead sarcophaguses at a 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery. The site, discovered last year, is the first of its kind in Palestine and Gaza. French organizations have assisted in the excavation, and efforts are underway to preserve the site and turn it into a tourist destination. The discovery deepens the historical roots of Palestinians in the region, which has been under an Israeli-Egyptian blockade since 2007.
An archaeological expedition in Cyprus has uncovered tombs rich in artifacts and antiquities, making it one of the richest discoveries in the Mediterranean region. The tombs, located near the Bronze Age trading city of Hala Sultan Tekke, are believed to have belonged to the ruling class who were involved in copper trade. The artifacts include precious metals, gems, ivory, and high-quality ceramics, with imports from Egypt, the Baltic region, Afghanistan, India, and Sinai. The discovery also revealed well-preserved skeletons, including that of a woman surrounded by ceramic vessels, jewelry, and a bronze mirror.
Two of the largest workshops ever used to mummify human and animal corpses in ancient times, along with two tombs, were discovered in Saqqara, Egypt. The embalming workshops date back to the 30th Dynasty and the Ptolemaic period, and contain stone beds used to mummify the deceased. Archaeologists also found tools used by ancient Egyptians to dissect bodies, canopic jars, clay pots, and animal burials. The discovery is part of the Egyptian government's plan to develop Saqqara as a tourism hub and increase tourism to Egypt by 25% to 30% in 2023.
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered ancient mummification workshops and tombs in the Saqqara necropolis, including stony beds and clay pots used for mummification. The tombs of two priests from the 24th and 14th centuries BC were also found, adorned with depictions of daily activities and scenes of the deceased in different positions. The discovery was made near the sanctuary of the goddess Bastet and was unveiled by Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in a press conference.
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered two human and animal embalming workshops, as well as two tombs, in the Saqqara Necropolis south of Cairo. The embalming workshops date back to the 30th dynasty, which reigned about 2,400 years ago. The discovery also includes the tombs of two priests dating back to the 24th and 14th centuries BC, respectively. The finds have been a key component of Egypt’s attempts to revive its vital tourism industry amid a severe economic crisis, with the government aiming to draw in 30 million tourists a year by 2028.
Researchers in Egypt have discovered new 4,000-year-old tombs and workshops used for mummification in the Saqqara Necropolis. The find includes pots and other items used in the embalming process, shedding new light on ancient Egyptian rituals. The workshops were used to embalm both humans and animals, and some of the newly discovered tombs still had intact statues of the inhabitants.
Egyptian authorities have unveiled ancient workshops and tombs discovered recently in the Saqqara necropolis, just outside Cairo. The workshops were used to mummify humans and sacred animals and date back to the 30th Pharaonic Dynasty and Ptolemaic period. The tombs were for a top official from the Old Kingdom and a priest from the New Kingdom. The discovery is part of Egypt's efforts to promote new archaeological finds to attract more tourists to the country.
Egypt has discovered two large "embalming workshops" for humans and animals, as well as two tombs, in the ancient burial ground of Saqqara. The workshops date back to the 30th dynasty and the Ptolemaic era, and contained all the tools used in mummification in ancient times. The discovery was made near the sanctuary of the goddess Bastet, where hundreds of mummified animals and statues were uncovered in 2019. The country hopes these discoveries will help revive its vital tourism industry, which has been battered by the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine.
Egyptian authorities have unveiled ancient workshops and tombs discovered recently at a Pharaonic necropolis in Saqqara, just outside Cairo. The workshops were used to mummify humans and sacred animals and date back to the 30th Pharaonic Dynasty and Ptolemaic period. The tombs were for a top official from the Old Kingdom and a priest from the New Kingdom. The discovery is part of Egypt's efforts to promote new archaeological finds to attract more tourists to the country.
The reopening of King Casimir IV Jagiellon's tomb in Poland in 1973 led to the death of 10 of the 12 archaeologists present due to a variety of fungi cultured from the tomb. A 2015 paper reported that many researchers who opened the Wawel crypt where he was buried developed health problems, several of whom later died. Fungi's longevity in such spaces has been documented since at least 1962, when a biologist found evidence of toxins from fungus in ancient tombs and the preserved tissues of mummies.