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Over 30 mummified cats, ancient Egyptian tombs, coffins discovered at Luxor necropolis site

According to preliminary studies, four of the coffins date to the 18th Dynasty, including one bearing the name of Merit, believed to be a chantress of Amun.

Ancient Egyptian wooden coffin found at  Draʻ Abu el-Naga’s necropolis site near Thebes, Egypt, May 19, 2026.
Ancient Egyptian paintings adorn the newly restored tomb wall, inside the recently restored ancient "Samut" in the El-Khokha necropolis on the west bank of the Nile in Luxor, Egypt, May 14, 2026.

Egypt exhibits rare artifact from King Tut's tomb, two restored New Kingdom tombs in Luxor

One of the sarcophagi found during archaeological excavations in the tomb of Seneb, April 15, 2026.

Over 20 sarcophagi belonging to ‘Chanters of Amun’ discovered during excavations near Luxor

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Police intervene as 100 people try to enter private compound near Tomb of the Kings in Jerusalem


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.

Family tombs with side burial niches began in Phoenicia—not Alexandria—study finds

New look at Hellenistic-era graves shows these horizontal niche burials first appeared in Phoenician cities a century before Ptolemaic Egypt.

 Largely preserved skeleton in extended supine position.

Unknown individuals steal remains of ex-Syrian president Hafez Assad - report

Images and videos circulating on social media showed the site heavily damaged and burnt. A large pit was visible where the tomb had once stood.

 The empty tomb of former Syrian president Hafez Assad.

Archaeologists discover tomb of elite woman from Caral civilization

The burial suggests women held prominent roles in ancient Caral society.

 Archaeologists discover tomb of elite woman from Caral civilization.

New DNA study reveals Irish passage tombs were communal burial sites, not elite dynastic tombs

"Researchers see Neolithic Ireland as a society of equals, not ruled by powerful dynasties".

 New DNA study reveals Irish passage tombs were communal burial sites, not elite dynastic tombs.

Archaeologists discover tomb of Fifth Dynasty prince Weser Khaf Ra at Saqqara necropolis

Discovery includes first-ever statues of King Djoser with his wife and ten daughters.

 Archaeologists discover tomb of Fifth Dynasty prince Weser Khaf Ra at Saqqara necropolis.

Egyptian-French mission uncovers House of Life and tomb complexes in Ramesseum temple

Mohamed Ismail Khaled said the Ramesseum was both a temple and a hub for redistributing goods, helping locals—especially artisans from nearby Deir el-Medina.

 Egyptian-French mission uncovers House of Life and tomb complexes in Ramesseum temple.

Gladiator tomb found in Liternum necropolis in Campania

The finding suggests that Liternum was not only a residential area but also a resting place for gladiators after their careers in the arena.

 Gladiator tomb found in Liternum necropolis in Campania.

Tomb of Egyptian general linked to Ramses III found at Tell el-Maschuta

Archaeologists found a gold ring with the pharaoh's name, bronze arrowheads, and inscribed pottery vessels indicating the tomb's importance.

 Tomb of Egyptian general linked to Ramses III found at Tell el-Maschuta.