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3,400-Year-Old Necropolis Hints at Ancient Egyptian Life
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Egyptian archaeologists discover three ancient tombs at Qubbat al-Hawa necropolis
The discovery provides new insights into the transitional period between the Old Kingdom and the First Intermediate Period, shedding light on burial customs and architecture during these key periods.
Al Bawaba - An Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of three new rock tombs in the Qubbet el-Hawa area of Aswan Governorate, dating back to the Old Kingdom. This discovery adds to a series of important discoveries in southern Egypt...
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XinhuaEgypt unearths 3 rock-cut ancient tombs in Aswan's necropolis
CAIRO, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered three ancient rock-cut tombs in the Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis near Aswan, dating back to the Old Kingdom period (2686-2181 BC), the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said on Saturday. Read full story
Qubbet el-Hawa: Three more rock-cut tombs excavated
The finds underscore the significance of Qubbet el-Hawa and enhances understanding of certain transitional periods in ancient Egyptian history. The post Three more rock-cut tombs excavated at Qubbet el-Hawa, Aswan appeared first on Archaeology Wiki.
June 29, 2025 Xinhua News Agency reported that the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported that a team of Egyptian archaeologists working at the Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis near the Egyptian city of Aswan has excavated three ancient rock tombs in the necropolis. The discovery was made during the current excavation season. The Qubbet el-Hawa necropolis dates back to the Old Kingdom (2686-2181 BC) and is located on the west bank of the…
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