CAIRO (Lord Media): Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor. According to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, experts from the Netherlands’ Leiden University discovered the tomb on Luxor’s western bank, attributed to a person named ‘Paser’.
Experts state that the tomb dates back to the Ramesside period, which encompasses the 19th and 20th dynasties of Egypt. This determination is based on the inscriptions and architectural style found on the tomb.
The tomb is constructed in the traditional style of private Theban tombs from the New Kingdom (1570 to 1069 BC). It features an open courtyard, a chapel carved in the shape of an inverted ‘T’, and underground chambers.
In the courtyard, several well-preserved architectural elements were found, including a mudbrick bench for a commemorative stela and stairs leading to the entrance with pathways on both sides.
The research team states that further documentation and investigation of the tomb will continue to determine who was buried there and to better understand its historical and archaeological significance.
This discovery comes as Egypt seeks to highlight new archaeological finds to boost tourism, a vital source of foreign currency for the country. Luxor is considered a hub of some of the world’s most significant ancient monuments and historical sites.
