Egypt Unveils Ancient Rock-Cut Tombs and Burial Shafts

Egypt unveils ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts in Luxor
Egypt has unveiled several discoveries near the famed city of Luxor including ancient rock-cut tombs and burial shafts dating back 3,600 years.
Ancient doctor — expert in venomous bites — found buried in Egypt. See inside his tomb
“A joint French-Swiss archaeological mission has uncovered the mastaba tomb of a royal physician named ‘Teti Neb Fu’ in the southern part of Saqqara, dating back to the Old Kingdom during the reign of King Pepi II,” the ministry announced in a Jan. 6 Facebook post.
Egypt unveils new archaeological wonders in Luxor
The artefacts, unearthed during a three-year-long excavation, were found in Deir al-Bahari area in the necropolis of Thebes on the west bank of the Nile
Egypt announces new archaeological discoveries near Luxor
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed significant finds near Luxor, including parts of a temple linked to Queen Hatshepsut, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said. A team led by Zahi Hawass on Wednesday discovered a well-preserved section of the Valley Temple's foundations,
Ancient ‘well’ found in Egypt turns out to be entrance of forgotten tomb, photos show
Sifting through the sands of the Egyptian desert, archaeologists looked for the telltale signs of ancient ruins. One ancient “well” caught their attention — and turned out to be the entrance of a forgotten tomb.
Egypt Unveils 3,600-Year-Old Tombs and Artifacts Near Luxor
Egyptian archaeologists announced significant discoveries near Luxor on Wednesday, including 3,600-year-old rock-cut tombs, burial shafts, and artifacts from various ancient periods. The finds were made at the causeway of Queen Hatshepsut’s funerary temple in Deir al-Bahri,
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A monumental discovery in Luxor has reignited global fascination with ancient Egypt. Archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary cache of artifacts at the renowned Deir el-Bahari necropolis on the ...
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French-Swiss archaeology team discovers stunning tomb of renowned wizard-doctor in Egypt
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