20 ancient tombs uncovered at site in northern Egypt
The tombs were found at a massive necropolis, used to bury the dead since nearly 2,500 years ago.
By TZVI JOFFRE
Published: DECEMBER 21, 2022
20 ancient tombs dating back to as early as 660 BC were uncovered in the city of New Damietta in Egypt's Nile delta, the country's Tourism Ministry announced on Monday. The tombs, made of simple pits and mud bricks, were discovered at the Tell El Deir archaeological site. The Tell El Deir site is a massive necropolis, used to bury the dead throughout different eras of history, starting with the 26th Dynasty and through the Greek, Roman and Byzantine eras.
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The tombs were found at a massive necropolis, used to bury the dead since nearly 2,500 years ago.
By TZVI JOFFRE
Published: DECEMBER 21, 2022
20 ancient tombs dating back to as early as 660 BC were uncovered in the city of New Damietta in Egypt's Nile delta, the country's Tourism Ministry announced on Monday. The tombs, made of simple pits and mud bricks, were discovered at the Tell El Deir archaeological site. The Tell El Deir site is a massive necropolis, used to bury the dead throughout different eras of history, starting with the 26th Dynasty and through the Greek, Roman and Byzantine eras.
more............ https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-725433
