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Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor

A 3,000‑year‑old New Kingdom tomb of official Paser has been uncovered near Luxor’s Theban Necropolis.

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The brief

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a tomb dating to the New Kingdom period, approximately 3,000 years old, belonging to an Egyptian official named Paser. The site lies in the Theban Necropolis on the West Bank of Luxor, specifically at Sheikh Abd el‑Qurna.

Coverage highlights the involvement of a Leiden University mission in the excavation and notes the tomb’s significance for understanding New Kingdom administration. Reports appear in Archaeology News Online Magazine, Arkeonews, Dailynewsegypt, HeritageDaily and CBS News.

Future reports are expected to detail the tomb’s interior contents, inscriptions and any artifacts, as well as scholarly analysis of Paser’s role. Monitoring updates from the same outlets will clarify the find’s impact on Egyptology.

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Quick answers

Who was identified as the occupant of the newly discovered tomb?

The tomb is attributed to the ancient Egyptian official Paser.

Which university led the excavation that uncovered the tomb?

The excavation was conducted by a mission from Leiden University.

Where exactly is the tomb located?

It lies in the Theban Necropolis on Luxor’s West Bank, at the site known as Sheikh Abd el‑Qurna.

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Luxor Theban Necropolis Paser Leiden University New Kingdom Egypt

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