Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor
Archaeologists have unearthed the 3,000-year-old tomb of an ancient Egyptian official named Paser in Luxor's Theban Necropolis.
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The brief
A New Kingdom tomb belonging to the ancient Egyptian official Paser has been discovered. The site is located in Luxor's West Bank within the Theban Necropolis, specifically at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna.
Coverage from Archaeology News Online Magazine, Arkeonews, Dailynewsegypt, HeritageDaily, and CBS News emphasizes that the discovery was made by a Leiden University mission. Future developments depend on the ongoing work of the Leiden University mission at the site.
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Quick answers
Who did the tomb belong to?
The tomb belonged to an ancient Egyptian official named Paser.
Where exactly was the tomb found?
It was discovered in Luxor's West Bank at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna within the Theban Necropolis.
Which institution led the excavation?
The tomb was unearthed by a Leiden University mission.
Coverage (6)
- Sealed Tomb of a High Official or Priest Filled with Paintings and Inscriptions Discovered on Luxor’s West Bank La Brújula Verde · 14h ago
- 3,000-year-old tomb of ancient Egyptian official Paser discovered in Luxor’s Theban Necropolis Archaeology News Online Magazine · 14h ago
- New Kingdom Tomb of Paser Discovered in Luxor, Egypt Arkeonews · 14h ago
- New Kingdom tomb unearthed by Leiden University mission in Luxor’s West Bank Dailynewsegypt · 14h ago
- New discovery at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna reveals tomb of Ancient Egyptian official HeritageDaily · 14h ago
- Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor CBS News · 14h ago
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