Newly discovered Saqqara tombs rewrite history of New Kingdom

An Egyptian archaeological mission has unearthed three rock-cut tombs dating back to the New Kingdom period in Saqqara's Bubasteion necropolis. The discovery is poised to rewrite aspects of history for the era, offering significant insights into the administrative, military, social, and political structures of the Egyptian state.

Ali Abu-Dashish, director of the Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage, stated that Saqqara continues to reveal treasures that can reconstruct ancient Egyptian life. Excavation work within the burial shafts of these newly found tombs is still in progress, promising further revelations about the lineage and roles of the individuals interred.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirmed the find, noting its importance for understanding the ancient Memphis necropolis and prominent figures of the time. The tombs belong to Mentuhotep, whose tomb features scenes of offerings and hunting; Bar-em-Waya (also known as Samut), who held the title of Chief Merchant of the House of Ptah; and Nehsy.

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Saqqara area still holds archaeological treasures capable of reconstructing aspects of life in ancient Egypt.