Archaeologists unearth an ancient Middle Kingdom Egyptian tomb in Luxor

Archaeologists Find 11 Sealed Middle Kingdom Burials in Luxor, Egypt

Archaeologists have discovered an ancient tomb containing 11 sealed burials near the legendary historical site of Luxor, Egypt. They also found an impressive collection of grave goods in the tomb, highlighting the wealth of the individuals who were buried there. The tomb, dating back to the Middle Kingdom (1938–1630 BC), was unearthed in the South Asasif necropolis, with coffins for men, women, and children. Potentially, the site may have served…

US-Egyptian archaeological team uncovers 4,000-year-old tomb near Luxor with jewelry, other artifacts

close Video Daring dog on top of ancient Egyptian pyramid makes expert descent A paraglider viewing the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt spotted a dog atop the iconic giant pyramid. (Credit: Marshall Mosher via Storyful) Archaeologists with a joint American and Egyptian expedition near Luxor have uncovered a 4,000-year-old Middle Kingdom (1938 B.C.-1630 B.C.) tomb with several intact burials, Egyptian authorities announced on Friday.  Alon…

US-Egyptian archaeological team uncovers 4,000-year-old tomb near Luxor with jewelry, other artifacts – Democratic Accent

Archaeologists with a joint American and Egyptian expedition near Luxor have uncovered a 4,000-year-old Middle Kingdom (1938 B.C.-1630 B.C.) tomb with several intact burials, Egyptian authorities announced on Friday.  Along with the 11 sealed burials, the archaeologists also found jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, armlets, two copper mirrors with ivory handles, and scarab rings and girdles made of carnelian, garnet, faience and feldspar. “One of th…

In surprising find, archaeologists uncover Middle Kingdom tomb in Luxor's Asasif Necropolis - Egypt Independent

The joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission working on the restoration project of the South Asasif Necropolis in Luxor discovered the first Middle Kingdom tomb in the area containing many previously unopened graves alongside a host of artifacts.

Archaeologists find ancient Middle Kingdom tomb with 11 sealed burials

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed an ancient Middle Kingdom tomb with 11 sealed burials and “perfectly intact” jewellery. Teams from the US and Egypt made the shocking discovery near the famed city of Luxor, home to some of Egypt‘s most sacred monuments and temples. Associated PressArchaeologists found 11 ancient coloured coffins with inscriptions and paintings[/caption] AP:Associated PressEgyptian Minister of Antiquities Khaled el-Anany said the to…

First Middle Kingdom Era Tomb Uncovered at Luxor, Egypt

Artifacts from the Middle Kingdom era tomb near Luxor, Egypt. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities In a significant archaeological discovery near Luxor, Egypt, researchers have unearthed an ancient Middle Kingdom era tomb in the South Asasif necropolis. This is the first tomb of its kind to be found in this region, dating back about 4,000 years. The tomb contains multiple burials and a collection of artifacts that have remained untouched …