The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt announced that a group of rock-cut tombs were discovered in the southern city of Aswan. As revealed in a report of The National News, the discovery was made by the Egyptian archaeological mission. This is from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, and here’s all you need to know about the incredible discovery.
Egypt Uncovers Old Tombs
The report mentioned how the Egyptian archaeological mission uncovered the tombs in the Qubbat El Hawa area. This was done during the current excavation season. The rock-cut tombs date back to the Old Kingdom. Not to mention, it contains burial shafts and chambers. During the excavation, archaeologists even found jewellery, pottery vessels, and amulets.
As revealed by the ministry, this discovery adds to the documentation efforts at the site. Not to mention, the tomb spans periods from the Old Kingdom to the Greco-Roman era. The tombs seemed to have been reused during the First Intermediate Period and the Middle Kingdom, which shows the continued significance of the location.
160 Pottery Vessels Uncovered
As further revealed in a report, which stated that the head of the Egyptian Antiquities sector, two of the burial chambers contained about 160 pottery vessels. These were of different sizes and shapes. These are well-preserved and inscribed with hieratic text. However, according to the preliminary studies, they were used for storing liquids and grains. As it happens, the mission has also found a collection of bronze mirrors and basta coal containers. Additionally, beaded necklaces and amulets from the Middle Kingdom were also found during the excavations.
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18-Century Mudbrick Residential City
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt mentioned how the 18th century mudbrick residential city and Coptic necropolis, dating back to the Byzantine period, was also uncovered. As revealed by the Gulf News, the discovery was made in Al Arki village in Upper Egypt. It also offered a new insight into the settlement patterns and daily life.
So, with this big discovery, it shows how the ministries are working hard to discover and unearth relics from the past that give us a glimpse into the bygone era.
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