3000-Year-Old Tomb Discovered Near Luxor, Egypt

Archaeologists discovered a 3000-year-old tomb near Luxor, Egypt, potentially boosting tourism in the country. A Dutch archaeological mission from Leiden University uncovered the tomb belonging to a man named Paser in the Sheikh Abd el-Kurna necropolis on Luxor’s west bank, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

Experts date the tomb to the Ramesside period, spanning the 19th and 20th Egyptian dynasties, based on the style of its inscriptions. The structure follows the traditional design of private Theban tombs from the New Kingdom period, consisting of an open courtyard leading to a rock-cut chapel and burial chambers.

Archaeologists found well-preserved architectural elements including a mud-brick bench and stairs with sloping ramps. The inscriptions depict Paser worshipping deities and seated with his wife before an offering table. Researchers will continue documenting and investigating the site to learn more about Paser and the tomb’s historical context as Egypt seeks to revitalize its tourism industry.