3,000-Year-Old Tomb Discovered Near Luxor, Egypt

Archaeologists discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near Luxor in southern Egypt. A Dutch expedition from Leiden University unearthed the tomb of a man named Paser in the Theban necropolis of Gourna, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Experts believe the tomb dates to the Ramesside Period, spanning the 19th and 20th dynasties, based on the artistic style of its inscriptions.

The tomb features characteristics of private Theban tombs from the New Kingdom (1570-1069 BC) including an open courtyard leading to a T-shaped rock-cut chapel and underground burial chambers. Archaeologists found well-preserved architectural elements in the courtyard, such as a mud-brick bench and a staircase with railings.

The excavation team will continue documenting and studying the site to learn more about Paser and the historical period. The discovery comes as Egypt seeks to promote new archaeological finds to boost tourism and foreign currency revenue.