On December 19, an Egyptian archaeological delegation announced the discovery of 20 ancient tombs from the Late Period of ancient Egypt (from 664 to 332 BC) at the archaeological site of Tel El-Deir in Damietta Province.
An ancient tomb discovered. (Source: english.ahram.org.eg).
The Secretary-General of Egypt’s Supreme Antiquities Council, Mostafa Waziri, stated that some of the ancient tombs were constructed from mud bricks, while several other remains were buried in a very simple manner.
This official emphasized, “This is a significant scientific and archaeological discovery that will rewrite the history of Damietta.” He added that the mud brick tombs might date back to the reign of the Saitic Pharaohs of the 26th Dynasty (from 664 to 525 BC).
According to Egyptian archaeologists, during the excavation of these tombs, they uncovered a collection of gold pieces covering the remains of the deceased, shaped to represent ancient Egyptian gods such as Isis, Bastet, and Horus (in the form of a winged hawk). Additionally, they unearthed several amulets of various shapes and sizes, along with a headrest.
The archaeologists also found several jars representing the four sons of the god Horus, as well as a collection of statues representing the deities Isis, Nephthys, and Thoth.
Previously, at Tel El-Deir, the Egyptian archaeological delegation had also discovered tombs from different eras. These tombs demonstrate the distinct burial rituals practiced by the residents of the area throughout Egypt’s long history.
