Egyptian team restores rare Roman-era tomb in Sohag - Egyptian Gazette

Ancient Tomb in Athribis Restored in Upper Egypt

After a year of intensive conservation work, the “Tomb of the Two Brothers” — also known as the “Tomb of the Constellations” — had its restoration completed in Athribis, an important archaeological city located in the Nagaa Sheikh Hamad region, west of Sohag, in Upper Egypt. The initiative is part of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities’ plan to preserve historical sites and strengthen cultural tourism in the region. According to the Minister…

Unopened for Centuries: 6-Foot Egyptian Sarcophagus Found Sealed Under Stone Steps

A Greco-Roman tomb discovered beneath a hidden staircase in southern Egypt is shedding light on ancient burial customs and the layered history of the region. At the base of nine worn stone steps in the Aga Khan Mausoleum area of Aswan, archaeologists unearthed a rock-cut chamber containing an intricately decorated limestone sarcophagus measuring roughly six feet tall. The find, announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, is part of…

Egyptian team restores rare Roman-era tomb in Sohag - Egyptian Gazette

In the golden sands west of Sohag, a remarkable piece of Egypt’s ancient heritage has been brought back to life. The Tomb of the Brothers in Athribis, renowned for its rare Greco-Roman zodiac ceiling, has undergone a comprehensive year-long restoration by a team of Egyptian specialists. The tomb, which dates back to the 2nd century AD, belonged to two brothers, Ibpemeny the Younger and Pemehyt, sons of Hor-Nefere and Tasheret-Hor-Segem. Architec…