Egyptian Archaeologists Discover Three Tombs in Luxor
Context:
Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the discovery of three tombs at the Dra Abu al-Naga necropolis in Luxor, part of the historic Theban Necropolis on the West Bank of the Nile.
Relevance:
GS Paper I : Art & Culture
Details of the Discovery:
Location:
- Dra Abu al-Naga, Luxor, Egypt
- Near Deir al-Bahri and the Valley of the Kings
Period:
- New Kingdom (1550–1070 BCE)
- Includes tombs from the 18th Dynasty and the Ramesside period
Tombs and Their Occupants:
- Tomb of Amum-em-Ipet (Ramesside Period)
- Role: Functionary in the Estate of Amun
- Features: Small courtyard, square hall, banquet scenes, and funeral depictions
- Significance: Reflects religious service under the god Amun
- Tomb of Baki (18th Dynasty)
- Role: Supervisor of the grain silo
- Features: Multiple halls and chambers, burial well
- Significance: Indicates bureaucratic sophistication and storage systems
- Tomb of “S” (18th Dynasty)
- Roles: Supervisor at the Temple of Amun (Oasis), Writer, Mayor of the northern oases
- Features: Transverse and longitudinal halls, burial shaft
- Significance: Reflects religious and administrative roles
Significance of the Discovery:
- 🧩 Cultural & Scientific Value:
Offers insight into New Kingdom society, particularly elite officials, their roles, and funerary customs - 🏺 Archaeological Importance:
Discovery of funeral artifacts and statues sheds light on administrative and religious functions of ancient Egypt
Related Recent Discoveries:
- Jan 2025:
Rock-cut tombs near Queen Hatshepsut’s temple causeway (Deir al-Bahri), dating back 3,600 years - Late 2024:
Middle Kingdom tomb with 11 sealed burials at South Asasif, by Egyptian-American team
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