Ancient Tombs, Graves & Mastabas Discovered in Saqqara

An Egyptian-Japanese archaeological mission has announced the discovery of several significant findings in the Saqqara area, including tombs, graves, and Mastabas dating back to various ancient Egyptian dynasties. The joint mission, a collaboration between Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities and Japan's Kanazawa University, conducted the excavations on the eastern slope of Saqqara, revealing four tombs from the late Second Dynasty and early Third Dynasty, alongside more than ten burials from the Eighteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom.

These new discoveries add depth to the understanding of the area's use as a burial ground, especially during the early Eighteenth Dynasty when Memphis was reinstated as the capital following the expulsion of the Hyksos.

Several artefacts were also uncovered in the vicinity, including an alabaster plate and a cylindrical vessel, potentially dating back to the late Second Dynasty. A limestone door was among the significant architectural elements discovered, prompting plans for further excavation in the upcoming seasons to uncover additional secrets hidden within Saqqara’s ancient grounds.