Archaeologists Unearth Middle Kingdom Tomb Near Luxor

Archeologists from Egypt and the United States have unearthed an ancient tomb near Luxor, dating back to the Middle Kingdom (1938-1630 BC). Located in the South Asasif necropolis, adjacent to the Temple of Hatshepsut on the Nile’s West Bank, the tomb contains 11 sealed burials.

According to the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the findings suggest it served as a family tomb through generations during the 12th and early 13th Dynasties. Although many wooden coffins and linen wrappings were destroyed by ancient floods, intact artefacts were discovered, including jewellery from women's burials. Notable items include a necklace adorned with 30 amethyst beads and a hippo-head amulet, along with two copper mirrors, one featuring a lotus-shaped handle and another decorated with Hathor, the goddess of fertility and love.