Dutch Archaeologists discover 3,000-year-old Egyptian tomb

Dutch archaeologists from Leiden University have discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor.

According to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, which has been collaborating with the Leiden team there since 2018, the tomb belonged to a man named Paser and dates back to the Ramesside period (circa 1292 to 1069 BC).

“With our research into the tomb’s painted wall decoration and the archaeological finds, we hope to learn more about Paser and others who were buried in this tomb monument,” broadcaster NOS quoted team leader and Egyptologist Carina van den Hoven as saying.

The painted decorations show Paser worshipping various deities, as well as him seated with his wife before an offering table.

Specialists say the tomb follows the traditional layout of private Theban tombs from the New Kingdom (1570-1069 BC), featuring an open courtyard that leads to a rock-cut chapel shaped like an inverted “T”. There are also underground burial chambers.

Luxor is home to some of the world’s most important ancient monuments and archaeological sites. The tomb is located in the Valley of the Nobles near the popular Theban Tombs.

The ministry says this latest finding is another confirmation of the country’s status as a leading tourist destination.