63 Unearthed Tombs Reveal Treasures From Egypt's Last Dynasty
Artefacts from Egypt's Late and Ptolemaic periods shed light on the nation's final dynastic era.
A discovery has been made in the Nile Delta, where 63 tombs containing artefacts from Egypt’s last dynasty have been uncovered. The tombs, located at the Tell al-Deir necropolis in Damietta, were unearthed by an Egyptian archaeological mission and hold a treasure trove of historical items from the Late and Ptolemaic periods.
Among the artefacts discovered are gold pieces, jewellery, statues, funerary amulets and a pottery vessel containing 38 bronze coins from the Ptolemaic period. These finds are currently being restored and classified by experts to better understand their historical significance.
The Ptolemaic dynasty, which began with Ptolemy I in 305 BC and ended with Cleopatra, was Egypt’s final ruling dynasty before it became part of the Roman Empire. Artefacts from this period provide valuable insights into the era’s cultural and political landscape.
This discovery adds to the collection of Ptolemaic artefacts first exhibited in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo in 2018.
