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Egypt Unveils 3,600-Year-Old Tombs and Over 1,000 Stone Blocks Near Luxor's Queen Hatshepsut Temple

Jan 8, 2025, 10:21 PM

Egypt has unveiled a series of significant archaeological discoveries near the city of Luxor, including 4,000-year-old rock-cut tombs and burial shafts dating back 3,600 years. These findings were made at the causeway of Queen Hatshepsut's funerary temple at Deir al-Bahri on the Nile's West Bank. The discoveries include parts of the foundation wall of Queen Hatshepsut's valley temple from the 18th dynasty, over 1,000 intact stone blocks, and the tomb of Queen Teti Sheri, grandmother of Ahmose I, the first pharaoh of Egypt's golden New Kingdom era. Artifacts found include bronze coins with the image of Alexander the Great, children's toys made of clay, and various funerary items such as masks, winged scarabs, beads, and amulets. The excavation, led by Zahi Hawass in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Antiquities, also uncovered the tomb of a royal physician from the 6th Dynasty, known as Teti Neb Fu, whose tomb is decorated with colorful wall paintings. These discoveries span from the 15th to the 18th dynasties and are expected to contribute to the understanding of ancient Egyptian history and culture.