Egypt discovered an ancient tomb more than 3,500 years containing many antiques

According to a reporter in Cairo, Egyptian archaeologists on April 18 announced new discoveries about an intact ancient tomb dating back more than 3,500 years to the 18th dynasty containing many valuable artifacts. large in the western region of Luxor city, in the south of this country.

Speaking to reporters, the General Director of Luxor Mostafa Waziry said that the tomb was excavated at the Zeraa Abu El-Nagaa cemetery , believed to belong to the noble of Luxor Ou Sarhat in the New Age. The kingdom was around 1570-1544 BC. The New Kingdom period in Egypt included the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties.

According to the Egyptian Minister of Ancient Khaled El-Enany, although the tomb is small in size, this is an important finding because most of the burial items are preserved almost intact.

Inside the tomb, many burial items were discovered almost intact.

Archaeologists believe that the grave was reused in the 21st Dynasty to contain dozens of wooden coffins decorated with well-preserved colored motifs, wooden funeral masks and nearly 1,000 Ushabti figurines are carved out of porcelain, earthenware and wood.

In addition, the tomb of the New Kingdom era also contains mummies and a collection of clay pots of different shapes and sizes.

According to Waziry, Egyptian archaeologists have found the entrance to this ancient tomb since last March, although it has been known since the early twentieth century. This tomb is a good example of a noble's resting place with a T-shaped structure consisting of an open courtyard leading into a rectangular room, a hallway and an inner chamber.

Excavations continue to uncover the secrets of the tomb when inside the chamber inside archaeologists discovered many coffins containing mummies of linen from the 21st Dynasty.

Experts are examining the mummies to find out the cause of death and identifying the dead. A 9m deep well connected to two rooms in the tomb was also discovered.