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Watani
14-07-2025
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- Watani
Newly renovated Roman-era tomb of Two Brothers opens
Following a year-long restoration, a Roman-era tomb that goes back to the second AD century, has opened to the public. The tomb is known as the Tomb of the Two Brothers. It is located in the ancient city of Athribis, in present-day Naga al-Sheikh Hamad, west of Sohag some 460km south of Cairo. Muhammad Khaled Ismail, Secretary-General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities which was in charge of the restoration work, expressed his pride at the meticulous efforts exerted by the restorers and the professional manner in which they executed the work. The tomb belonged to the two brothers Ip Pamani and Pa Mehyt, sons of Hor Nefer and Tashret Hor Segem. It is composed of a square-shaped antechamber leading to a triangular burial chamber that features an oblong burial niche in its western wall. The tomb is famous for its vivid astronomical scenes and richly ornamented funerary imagery, but especially for its rare ceiling that depicting two zodiac signs, each concerning one of the brothers. The tomb was discovered more than 150 years ago; it was first documented by British archaeologist Sir Flinders Petrie in 1906–1907. Athribis was part of the ninth Upper (southern) Egyptian nome, and is a key archaeological site that played a significant role in the late Greek and early Roman eras in Egypt, also in the Christian centuries during the the early development of monasticism. The sprawling site includes temples, cemeteries, quarries, industrial workshops, and 6th-century hermit cells, convent, and church. Watani International 14 July 2025 Comments comments Tags: Egypt Sohag tomb of Two BrothersSanaa' Farouk
CairoScene
14-07-2025
- General
- CairoScene
Ancient Tomb of Two Brothers Reopens in Sohag After Restoration
The Roman-era Tomb of the Two Brothers in Athribis has reopened after restoration, revealing detailed zodiac art and depictions of daily life from 1,800 years ago. Jul 14, 2025 The Tomb of the Two Brothers, a Roman-era tomb in Sohag, has reopened to the public following a year-long restoration led by the Supreme Council of Antiquities. Located in the ancient city of Athribis, the site dates back approximately 1,800 years to the second century AD, and was the final resting place of two brothers, Ip Pamani and Pa Mehyt, sons of Hor Nefer and Tashret Hor Segem. The tomb is distinguished by its vibrant painted ceiling, which features a rare zodiac flanked by figures representing the two deceased brothers, alongside detailed astronomical and funerary scenes. Restoration efforts focused on both the antechamber and the triangular burial chamber, including the tomb's western wall niche. Conservation work followed a full condition assessment and adhered to international standards, employing both mechanical and chemical cleaning, pigment consolidation, and the use of historically compatible materials in reconstruction. First documented more than 150 years ago and excavated by Sir Flinders Petrie in the early 20th century, the Tomb of the Two Brothers remains a key highlight of Athribis, an expansive archaeological site that includes temples, workshops, cemeteries, hermit cells, and a sixth-century church.
Al-Ahram Weekly
13-07-2025
- General
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Sohag's 1,800-year-old Tomb of the Towers reopens to public after restoration - Ancient Egypt
The 1,800-year-old Roman-era Tomb of the Towers, known for its rare zodiac ceiling, has reopened to the public in the ancient city of Athribis, located in Nagaa El-Sheikh Hamad, west of Sohag, following a year-long restoration by Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA). The project is part of a broader national strategy to revive Egypt's cultural heritage and expand tourism offerings, particularly in Upper Egypt. Dating to the second century AD, the tomb belonged to two brothers, Ip Pamani and Pa Mehyt, sons of Hor Nefer and Tashret Hor Segem. Known as the Tomb of the Towers for its painted ceiling depicting two zodiac towers—each symbolizing one of the deceased—the site is notable for its vivid astronomical scenes and richly ornamented funerary imagery. The restoration covered both the antechamber and triangular burial chamber, which features a western wall burial niche. A team from the SCA conducted a full condition assessment before beginning work to restore the tomb according to internationally recognized standards. The process, according to the head of the Central Department for Conservation and Restoration, Manal El-Gannamm, included mechanical and chemical cleaning of the walls and ceiling, consolidation of flaking pigments and plaster, and reconstruction of missing sections using compatible materials. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the SCA, praised the professionalism of the team and emphasized the council's ongoing commitment to documentation and conservation across Egypt. He described heritage preservation as a "national responsibility that requires coordinated and sustained efforts,' adding that projects like this transform heritage into an educational and developmental resource. 'These restoration projects are not only vital for preserving our heritage, but also for enhancing the tourism experience, supporting local communities, and fostering sustainable economic growth,' stated Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy. The tomb was first documented more than 150 years ago and excavated by British archaeologist Sir Flinders Petrie in 1906–1907. Athribis itself, part of the ninth Upper Egyptian nome, is a key archaeological site that played a significant role in the region's late Ptolemaic history and the early development of monasticism. The sprawling site includes temples, cemeteries, quarries, industrial workshops, hermit cells, a convent, and a sixth-century church. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
