Archaeologists from Leiden University, in collaboration with Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, have made a significant discovery in the Theban Necropolis, reports infohub.kz.
During clearing work in the Lower Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis near Luxor, researchers uncovered a previously unknown tomb dating to the Ramesside period. Wall paintings revealed that the burial belonged to an ancient Egyptian official named Paser.
The tomb's interior includes an open courtyard, a rock-cut chapel, and underground burial chambers. The well-preserved, colorful frescoes depict Paser worshipping deities, as well as a scene where he sits with his wife before an offering table laden with gifts. The walls are covered with a thin layer of dust, which, once cleaned, is expected to yield more information about the tomb owner's life.
The discovery was made as part of efforts to protect monuments from sudden floods. Due to climate change, heavy rains in the Luxor area are becoming more frequent, posing a threat of flooding and damage to rock-cut tombs. Consequently, archaeologists are hastily reinforcing structures and developing a water drainage system to save the artifacts.