Ancient Dead with Gold Tongues Discovered in Minya

Ancient dead with gold tongues discovered in Minya

A Roman-era cemetery has been uncovered in Minya, Egypt, bringing renewed focus to the ancient site of Al-Bahansa and its burial traditions. The excavation was led by researchers from the University of Barcelona, together with the Institute of the Ancient East, under the direction of Dr Maite Mascort and Dr Esther Ponce Milado. The team identified several burials, including mummies placed in wooden coffins. Some of which were wrapped in patterne…

Roman cemetery in Egypt reveals golden tongues, mummies, and rare Iliad papyrus

Archaeologists working in Middle Egypt have uncovered a Roman period cemetery in the El Bahnasa area of Minya, adding new detail to burial customs in a city known in antiquity as Oxyrhynchus. The excavation, led by a team from the University of Barcelona and the Institute of the Ancient Near East, brought to light a […]

New Roman Tomb Discovery in Minya Reveals Ancient Burial Rituals | The Middle East Observer

Cairo — Egypt has announced a significant archaeological discovery in the Al-Bahnasa area of Minya Governorate, where a Spanish mission uncovered a Roman-era tomb containing mummies, rare artifacts, and evidence of distinctive funerary rituals. According to an official statement by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Egypt, the excavation—led by researchers from the University of […]