LUXOR, Egypt — Egyptian archaeologists have discovered three ancient tombs in the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced Monday.
The tombs date back to Egypt’s New Kingdom period, between 1550 and 1070 B.C., and are believed to belong to high-ranking officials.
One tomb belonged to Amum-em-Ipet, an official from the Ramesside period who served in the estate of Amun. Artifacts found inside provide details about his role and status during that era.
The second tomb belonged to Maa-Chero, another prominent figure. Archaeologists are studying inscriptions and artifacts to determine his specific position in ancient Egyptian society.
The third tomb remains unidentified but contains statues, pottery, and tools. Carvings and hieroglyphs found inside are being analyzed to understand more about the individual buried there and the period’s cultural practices.
Photographs released by the Ministry show statues and artifacts uncovered during the excavation.
Dra Abu al-Naga is known for housing the tombs of rulers and officials from various dynasties. The Ministry confirmed that further excavations are planned to uncover more information about the individuals buried in the newly discovered tombs.
Artifacts from the site will be preserved and later displayed in museums, contributing to Egypt’s cultural tourism and education efforts.
