Yet another fascinating discovery in Egypt: in the Al Hamadiya necropolis, archaeologists have unearthed 250 rock-cut tombs dating back to 4.200 years ago.
About 250 ancient tombs have been found in these days in Egypt. The fascinating discovery took place at the necropolis of Al Hamdiya, in the Egyptian province of Sohag, on the east bank of the Nile. Here archaeologists have unearthed tombs carved into the rock dating back to 4.200 years ago, specifically at the end of the Old Kingdom and the Ptolemaic Period.
To give the announcement of the umpteenth exciting discovery the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of the country. Some of the newly found tombs are well-shaped, while others have a ramp that ends with a burial chamber. To intrigue the archaeologists the most was a tomb in particular (dating back to the end of the Old Kingdom) which - as explained by the Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mustafa Waziri - presents an "imaginary door with the remains of hieroglyphic inscriptions".
Furthermore, in the tomb were also found scenes depicting the deceased intent on making sacrifices and a group of people making offerings for the dead.
The Supreme Council of Antiquities succeeded in excavating a large number of rock tombs in the Hamidiya necropolis in the Eastern Mountains in Sohag Governorate.
The Supreme Council of Antiquities succeeded in uncovering a large number of rock tombs in al-Hamdiya necropolis in the Eastern Mountain in Sohag governorate. pic.twitter.com/iiB3TvDUWl
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In addition to the tombs, numerous ceramic vases have also emerged, some of which were used in daily life, and small masterpieces known as “vot”, or miniature spherical vases with residues of yellowish coating on the outside. Archaeologists also unearthed several small alabaster vessels, the remains of a round metal mirror and bones belonging to both humans and animals. Among the findings there are also pieces of limestone bearing some inscriptions that would represent funerary paintings of the owners of tombs, dating back to the end of the VI Dynasty, also known as the Old Kingdom.
Fonte: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
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