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The Star
2 days ago
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- The Star
Egypt announces new pharaonic discoveries in Luxor
CAIRO, June 8 (Xinhua) -- The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday a number of pharaonic discoveries in Upper Egypt's Luxor Governorate, some of which date back to the 21st Dynasty of Egypt. In a statement, the ministry said an Egyptian archaeological mission working in the Naga Abu Asba area of Karnak uncovered a massive mud-brick wall that dates back to the reign of King Menkheperre, one of the kings of the 21st Dynasty of Egypt, which spanned from 1076 BC to 944 BC. Abdel-Ghaffar Wagdy, director general of Luxor Antiquities, said the wall is made up of mud-brick blocks, each stamped with the names of both the king and his wife. A sandstone gate was also found within the wall, he added. Wagdy said that at the Naga Abu Asba site, various workshops and kilns for making bronze statues were discovered alongside a number of bronze Osirian statues of different sizes, coins, and amulets. He said these discoveries help illustrate the area's function across various periods, suggesting it likely served as an industrial zone. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, said the mission uncovered a collection of small wooden coffins, believed to be used for children in an archeological site in the al-Asasif area of Qurna. To better understand these finds, he said, an expert in human bones and wooden coffins will soon examine them to determine when the coffins were made and study the bones inside to learn the age, gender, and cause of death, ultimately providing a clearer picture of the entire excavation site.
New York Post
12-05-2025
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- New York Post
Archaeologists discover tomb of Egyptian royalty behind false door: ‘Unveils new secrets'
Advertisement Archaeologists confronted by a false door at an excavation site were stunned to find that it led to the tomb of Egyptian royalty. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a recent Facebook post in April. The tomb was found at the Saqqara archaeological site in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. The tomb belonged to a prince named 'Userefre' or 'Waser Ef Ra,' the son of King Userkaf. Advertisement Userkaf was the founder of the Fifth Dynasty, which lasted from the early 25th century BC until the mid-24th century BC. The door was 'adorned with hieroglyphic inscriptions detailing the prince's name and titles,' according to the Facebook post. 3 The recent findings were uncovered at the Saqqara archaeological site in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities It described him as a 'hereditary prince, regional governor of Buto and Nekheb, royal scribe, minister, judge, and chanting priest.' Advertisement Archaeologists also found statues of King Djoser, his wife and his 10 daughters in the tomb, plus a red granite table with a list of funerary offerings. A large black granite statue was also found, along with another tomb entrance which was also made of pink granite. 3 An ancient Egyptian tomb was concealed by a 'massive false door,' shown at left, made of pink granite. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 'To the north of the lintel, a discovery considered the first of its kind in the Saqqara area was made, where a group of 13 pink granite statues seated on a high-backed bench was found,' said the Facebook post, which was translated from Arabic to English. Advertisement 'There are also statue heads at a higher level than the rest of the statues, representing the wives of the tomb owner seated in the middle, with two headless statues to the left, in front of which another black granite statue was found, overturned, measuring approximately 1.35 meters in height.' Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy expressed happiness over the discovery, and said that it helps 'unveil new secrets of this significant historical period in the history of ancient Egyptian civilization.' 3 Archaeologists also found statues of King Djoser, his wife and his 10 daughters in the tomb, plus a red granite table with a list of funerary offerings. Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities The latest discovery is one of many ancient Egyptian finds uncovered this year. In March, archaeologists announced that they'd uncovered a 3,000-year-old mining complex, complete with remnants of ancient homes, workshops and baths. In an even more significant achievement, an archaeologist from the University of Pennsylvania found the long-lost tomb of an unknown Egyptian pharaoh.
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Mysterious giant pink DOOR ‘to the underworld' is found in 4,400 year old tomb – and it hides a chilling purpose
Scroll down to find out who the tomb belonged to GATES OF HELL Mysterious giant pink DOOR 'to the underworld' is found in 4,400 year old tomb – and it hides a chilling purpose Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MYSTERIOUS giant pink door has been discovered inside a 4,400-year-old tomb, and it's thought to lead directly to the underworld. The entrance was found at the Saqqara Necropolis - an ancient cemetery full of pyramids and tombs - in Cairo, Egypt. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 A giant pink door has been discovered in a 4,400 year old tomb in the Saqqara Necropolis Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 The discovery was made by a team of Egyptian archaeologists as part of ongoing research work at the site Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 Statues of previous kings were also found in the tomb Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 The stunning discovery was made by a team of Egyptian archaeologists as part of ongoing research work at the site. Pictures from the dig show the looming pink door which measures an impressive 15ft tall and 4ft wide. But not all is as it seems. Instead of a functioning door archaeologists have actually uncovered a wall carving which has been cleverly designed to look like an entrance. The carving has been decorated with inscriptions of the late tomb owner's name and grand titles, dating back to the 26th dynasty. The names include Hereditary Prince, Governor of the Buto and Nekhbet Regions, Royal Scribe, Minister, Judge, and Chanting Priest. Ancient Egyptians believed that the soul of the deceased could freely enter and exit the tomb through such a door. The tomb is thought to have belonged to Prince Userefre - the son of the Egyptian pharaoh Userkaf, who reigned during Egypt's Fifth Dynasty. The prince's burial chamber has not yet been found but excavations of the site are ongoing. King Userkaf was the founder and first king of the fifth dynasty, making this discovery particularly significant for understanding royal lineages. Mystery new 'city' found underneath Egypt's Pyramids stretching 6,500ft BELOW surface in shock discovery, scientists say Dr Zahi Hawass, an archaeologist, said that archaeologists also found a statue of King Djoser, his wife and his ten daughters inside the tomb. King Djoser reigned before King Userkaf. The inscriptions in the tomb also suggest that it may have been reused years after the prince's burial. Secretary-general of Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Dr Mohamed Ismail Khaled said this was the first time a false door made of pink granite of this size has been found. The door was discovered as part of a joint Egyptian mission - led by the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage. This comes after archaeologists discovered the first royal tomb since Tutankhamen was uncovered more than 100 years ago. The long-lost burial place of King Thutmose II was found close to a vast burial ground known as The Valley of the Kings in Luxor. The entrance to the tomb and its main passage were initially discovered in 2022, but continued excavations found evidence linking it to the Pharaoh. Fragments of vases inscribed with the Pharaoh's name were found in the tomb, identifying Thutmose II as the 'deceased king'. Sections of a religious text and blue paint and yellow stars that were placed in the tomb of kings were also found. Archaeologists uncovered Thutmose II's mummified remains two centuries ago not far from his tomb, but the original burial site had never been found until now. The tomb was discovered as part of a joint British-Egyptian archaeological mission, and is the last missing tomb of the kings of the 18th dynasty in Egypt. King Tut's tomb is one of best preserved of all those found in The Valley of Kings, and made front pages around the world when it was discovered. The tomb was discovered by English archaeologist Howard Carter, who set about finding and excavating it in 1915. He eventually found the site of the pharaoh's remains in November 1922, but it took another three months before the archaeologist finally found the sarcophagus itself. But there was a dark side to the story – following the unearthing of Tutankhamun's remains, various figures connected with the expedition died in mysterious circumstances. These included Lord Canarvon, the financial backer of the excavation team, who died from an infected mosquito bite. Sir Archibald Douglas-Reid, who X-rayed the pharaoh's remains, was killed by a mystery illness. Carter himself died in 1939 from Hodgkin's Disease aged 64. 7 Carved hieroglyphs found inside the tomb Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 A red granite offering table found in the tomb Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Mysterious giant pink DOOR ‘to the underworld' is found in 4,400 year old tomb – and it hides a chilling purpose
A MYSTERIOUS giant pink door has been discovered inside a 4,400-year-old tomb, and it's thought to lead directly to the underworld. The entrance was found at the Advertisement 7 A giant pink door has been discovered in a 4,400 year old tomb in the Saqqara Necropolis Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 The discovery was made by a team of Egyptian archaeologists as part of ongoing research work at the site Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 Statues of previous kings were also found in the tomb Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 The Pictures from the dig show the looming pink door which measures an impressive 15ft tall and 4ft wide. But not all is as it seems. Instead of a functioning door archaeologists have actually uncovered a wall carving which has been cleverly designed to look like an entrance. Advertisement read more on egypt The carving has been decorated with inscriptions of the late tomb owner's name and grand titles, dating back to the 26th dynasty. The names include Hereditary Prince , Governor of the Buto and Nekhbet Regions, Royal Scribe, Minister, Judge, and Chanting Priest. Ancient Egyptians believed that the soul of the deceased could freely enter and exit the tomb through such a door. The tomb is thought to have belonged to Prince Userefre - the son of the Egyptian pharaoh Userkaf, who reigned during Egypt's Fifth Dynasty. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Exclusive The prince's burial chamber has not yet been found but excavations of the site are ongoing. King Userkaf was the founder and first king of the fifth dynasty, making this discovery particularly significant for understanding royal lineages. Mystery new 'city' found underneath Egypt's Pyramids stretching 6,500ft BELOW surface in shock discovery, scientists say Dr Zahi Hawass, an archaeologist, said that archaeologists also found a statue of King Djoser, his wife and his ten daughters inside the tomb. King Djoser reigned before King Userkaf. Advertisement The inscriptions in the tomb also suggest that it may have been reused years after the prince's burial. Secretary-general of Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Dr Mohamed Ismail Khaled said this was the first time a false door made of pink granite of this size has been found. The door was discovered as part of a joint Egyptian mission - led by the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage. This comes after archaeologists discovered the Advertisement The long-lost burial place of King Thutmose II was found close to a vast burial ground known as The Valley of the Kings in Luxor. The entrance to the tomb and its main passage were initially discovered in 2022, but continued excavations found evidence linking it to the Pharaoh. Fragments of vases inscribed with the Pharaoh's name were found in the tomb, identifying Thutmose II as the 'deceased king'. Sections of a religious text and blue paint and yellow stars that were placed in the tomb of kings were also found. Advertisement Archaeologists uncovered Thutmose II's mummified remains two centuries ago not far from his tomb, but the original burial site had never been found until now. The tomb was discovered as part of a joint British-Egyptian archaeological mission, and is the last missing tomb of the kings of the 18th dynasty in Egypt . King Tut's tomb is one of best preserved of all those found in The Valley of Kings, and made front pages around the world when it was discovered. The tomb was discovered by English archaeologist Howard Carter, who set about finding and excavating it in 1915. Advertisement He eventually found the site of the pharaoh's remains in November 1922, but it took another three months before the archaeologist finally found the sarcophagus itself. But there was a dark side to the story – following the unearthing of Tutankhamun's remains, various figures connected with the expedition died in mysterious circumstances. These included Lord Canarvon, the financial backer of the excavation team, who died from an infected mosquito bite. Sir Archibald Douglas-Reid, who X-rayed the pharaoh's remains, was killed by a mystery illness. Advertisement Carter himself died in 1939 from Hodgkin's Disease aged 64. 7 Carved hieroglyphs found inside the tomb Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 A red granite offering table found in the tomb Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities 7 Headless statues believed to represent royal family members. Mysterious pink door found inside the tomb Credit: Jam Press/Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Advertisement
Euronews
02-04-2025
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- Euronews
Archaeologists unearth 3,200-year-old tomb linked to ancient Egypt's military elite
ADVERTISEMENT A team of Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed a 3,200-year-old tomb believed to belong to a high-ranking military commander from the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses III, often considered the last great pharaoh of ancient Egypt . The remarkable discovery, made at the Tell el-Maschuta site in northeastern Egypt, sheds light on the region's strategic role in defending the nation's eastern borders during the New Kingdom (spanning roughly 1550-1070 BCE). The tomb itself, constructed from mud bricks, consists of a main burial chamber and three adjoining rooms, their walls coated in white mortar. Inside, archaeologists uncovered a trove of artefacts indicating the high status of the man buried. Related British-Egyptian archaeologists reveal pharaoh's tomb after nearly a century in 'significant find' The Bashiri mystery: A 2,300-year-old Egyptian mummy that no archaeologist dares to open Bronze arrowhead, found in the Egyptian tomb of a possible military commander. Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Overview of the tomb discovered in at the site of Tell el-Maschuta Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Among the most significant finds was a gold ring bearing a name inscription of Ramesses III, along with bronze arrowheads and a small ivory box - clear evidence to suggest that the tomb belonged to someone of high military importance. Another particularly intriguing discovery was a collection of inscribed pottery vessels bearing the name of Pharaoh Horemheb, who reigned over a century before Ramesses III. Once a military leader himself before ascending to the throne (1323–1295 BCE), Horemheb's name appearing within the tomb suggests that the site may have been repurposed over time. An ancient Egyptian alabaster vessel, likely used for holding precious oils or perfumes. Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Archaeologists also found alabaster vessels, semi-precious stones, and amulets depicting protective deities Taweret and Bes, as well as the Eye of Udjat, a symbol of healing and well-being in Egyptian mythology. Other recent ancient Egyptian discoveries The discovery of the military commander's tomb adds to a series of major Egyptian archaeological finds this year. Just last month, archaeologists unearthed the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II - the first pharaonic burial site found since Tutankhamun's in 1922. Discovered by a joint British-Egyptian team led by Dr Piers Litherland, the tomb was hidden away in the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis, near Luxor. The exterior of Thutmose II's tomb, discovered in the Western Valleys of the Theban Necropolis, near Luxor. Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Amel Eweida/New Kingdom Research Foundation Mohamed Ismail Khaled, the secretary general of Egypt's Supreme Court of Antiquities, said in a statement that the discovery was 'one of the most significant archeological breakthroughs in recent years.' Days later, the same team announced they may have located a second tomb belonging to Thutmose II, buried 23 metres beneath a carefully disguised mound of rubble, limestone, ash, and mud plaster. Litherland believes the tomb could contain the pharaoh's mummified remains and grave goods. 'The best candidate for what is hidden underneath this enormously expensive, in terms of effort, pile is the second tomb of Thutmose II,' he told The Observer. And earlier this year, a French-Swiss archaeological team in Egypt made another remarkable discovery - the tomb of a high-ranking wizard-doctor who served the pharaohs some 4,000 years ago. Inscriptions identify the tomb's owner as Tetinebefou, a celebrated doctor during the reign of King Pepi II (circa 2305–2118 BC).
