Tomb

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


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.

15.8 jade dragon found in 5,000-year-old tomb in Mongolia

Yuanbaoshan site reveals late Hongshan burial complex dating back 5,000 years.

 Jade dragon. Illustration.

Golden Apollo ring found in 2,400-year-old Greek Tomb

Archaeologists in southern Greece unearthed a 2,400-year-old tomb in the ancient city of Tenea, revealing a wealth of artifacts.