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Egypt discovers remains of tomb, false door of ancient royal chamberlain at Saqqara necropolis

In front of the false door, archaeologists uncovered a complete set of alabaster funerary tools, including an offering table and disc, a purification basin, a jug, and a basin. 

Photo of false door found at the Bubasteum necroplis in Saqqara, Egypt, September 4, 2026.
Two ancient tombs and a figurine discovered at the Sheikh Soby site in the Bahariya Oasis, Egypt, August 28, 2026.

Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery

Photo depicts a grave made of burnt clay found in Mosul Dam that is exhibited in Zakho Museum in Zakho, Kurdistan Region of Iraq on June 2, 2025.

Seven ancient Parthian tombs unearthed in Iraq’s Kurdistan region amid survey of 6,500 sites

The Tell El Deir archaeological site in northern Egypt, August 14, 2026.

Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site


Untouched for Millennia: Researchers discover intact Etruscan tomb in Italy

Dr. Barbaro affirmed, "Finding an intact tomb is incredibly rare. That's what makes this discovery so exceptional."

Untouched for Millennia: Researchers discover intact Etruscan tomb in Italy.

‘Tombs of the giants’: 5,500-year-old 'pyramids of Poland' predate Egyptian pyramids

The structures were communal tombs built by the Funnelbeaker culture, offering new understanding of Neolithic Europe.

Archaeologists discover 5,500-year-old 'pyramids of Poland' older than Egyptian pyramids.

Archaeologists uncover 3,800-year-old kurgan tomb in Azerbaijan

Inside the kurgan is a three-chamber vault. The first holds a warrior leader buried semi-flexed, holding a rare four-pronged bronze spearhead - an extraordinary archaeological find.

 Archaeologists uncover 3,800-year-old kurgan tomb in Azerbaijan.

Deep within Sky Place pyramid, Archaeologists find tomb of Maya ruler Te K'ab Chaak

Discovery sheds new light on early Maya history and Caracol's ties with Teotihuacan.

 Deep within Sky Place pyramid, Archaeologists find tomb of Maya ruler Te K'ab Chaak.

Rare Find: Intact Etruscan tomb discovered at Necropolis of San Giuliano in Italy

Dr. Barbara Barbaro: "It is very rare to find an intact tomb. Hence the exceptional nature of the current discovery."

 Rare Find: Intact Etruscan tomb discovered at Necropolis of San Giuliano in Italy.

Egyptian archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis

The discovery provides new insights into the transitional period between the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period, shedding light on burial customs and architecture during these key periods.

 archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis.

Study reveals previously unknown ancient makeup recipe from Iranian tomb

Scientific study identifies unique kohl recipe from 9th century BCE.


Fungus associated with Tutankhamun's tomb, Pharaoh's curse turned into cancer treatment

Study published in Nature Chemical Biology marks an important step towards discovering new fungal cancer treatments.

 Bas relief from Tutankhamun's tomb.

Ancient 5,000-year-old manuscript with 'terrifying message' discovered in Saqqara tomb

Manuscript includes predictions of catastrophic events that could bring an end to civilization.

 Ancient 5,000-year-old manuscript with 'terrifying message' discovered in Saqqara tomb.

Who was Baki? New Kingdom tombs discovered in Luxor necropolis

Sherif Fathi hailed the discovery as 'a significant scientific and cultural accomplishment that strengthens Egypt's status on the global cultural tourism map'

 Who was Baki? New Kingdom tombs discovered in Luxor necropolis.