Archaeologists discover 3,100-year-old tomb of military leader in Egypt
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Reported by the Miami Herald:
Sifting through the sandy dirt of eastern Egypt, archaeologists found an ancient grave filled with distinctive artifacts. The treasures testified to the long-ago importance of the tomb’s occupant: an ancient military leader.
Archaeologists excavated a site in Ismailia Governorate as part of some routine research work and found an ancient four-room tomb, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a March 20 news release.
The tomb was built of mud bricks, its interior walls decorated with a layer of white paste, archaeologists said. Photos show what remains of the structure.
Archaeologists identified the tomb as belonging to a high-ranking military leader who served under Ramesses III, a pharaoh who ruled ancient Egypt around 1100 B.C. Officials described the tomb as evidence of the region’s strategic importance during Ramesses III’s reign.
The ancient tomb had several artifacts related to military rank, such as bronze tools, arrowheads and part of a scepter. A photo shows these sharp, brown arrowheads.
Excavations also unearthed a collection of ancient alabaster jars, officials said. Photos show these smooth, cream jars. Some still have their lids, or stoppers, while others have carved designs and some flecks of light blue paint.
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