Dutch Archaeologists Discover 3000-Year-Old Tomb in Egypt

A team of Dutch archaeologists working near Luxor, Egypt, uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb belonging to a man named Paser. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery and confirmed its authenticity. While researchers know the name of the tomb’s owner from inscriptions, his specific role remains unclear.

The tomb’s wall paintings depict Paser worshipping various gods and show his wife seated before an offering table. The archaeologists believe the artwork and artifacts will reveal more about Paser and others buried within the monument.

The tomb dates to the Ramesside period, roughly 1292 to 1069 BC, and is located in the Valley of the Nobles near the famous Theban Tombs. Currently covered in dust, the wall paintings will be cleaned and preserved in future fieldwork seasons, with the goal of opening the tomb to the public.