In a remarkable recent archaeological discovery, the Egyptian Archaeological Mission team working at Tel al-Deir, New Damietta, has unearthed 63 Late Period tombs. These burials, built of mud bricks or simple funerary sites, offer a real historical treasure.
Among the most striking finds are fragments of gold probably dating from the 26th dynasty, according to Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. Additionally, the team unearthed bronze coins from the Ptolemaic era, as well as funerary amulets and ushabti figurines.
The ingenuity of the ancient Egyptians is also revealed through foreign and local pottery discovered at the site, testifying to trade between Damietta and Mediterranean coastal cities. Aymen Ashmawy, head of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities sector, underlines the importance of these remains for understanding the trade of the time.
A particularly remarkable tomb, built of mud bricks and containing valuable funerary objects as well as fragments of gold, attracted the attention of the excavation team.
This fascinating discovery once again highlights the importance of archeology in understanding our history and ancient civilizations. These late tombs provide valuable insight into ancient Egyptian life and burial customs, adding new elements to our knowledge of this exciting period in history.