Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered three ancient tombs in the Dra Abu el-Naga necropolis, Luxor, dating back over 3,500 years to the New Kingdom period (1550 BC), according to officials.
The tombs belonged to prominent figures, with inscriptions revealing names and titles. One tomb, severely damaged, was identified as that of Amum-em-Ipet from the Ramesside period. The other two, from the 18th Dynasty, belonged to Baki, a grain silo supervisor, and S, a Temple of Amun supervisor, writer, and mayor of the northern oases.
Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, said, “Further study of inscriptions is needed to understand more about the tombs’ owners.”
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities shared images of artefacts and statues found within. Minister Sherif Fathir described the find as “a significant scientific and archaeological achievement,” highlighting its potential to boost cultural tourism.