Ptolemaic tomb discovered at Akhmim

The rock-cut tomb consists of the remains of a mud brick courtyard, with a descending staircase leading to two rooms.
November 26, 2022
This article is from Ancient Egypt issue 134


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Students from the Supreme Council of Antiquities have discovered a Ptolemaic tomb while carrying out excavation work as part of a training programme in the Akhmim area of Sohag Governorate.

top The newly discovered Ptolemaic tomb at Akhmim discovered by trainee excavators. middle One of the rooms inside the rock-cut Ptolemaic tomb with traces of the original decoration on the ceiling. bottom Detail of one of the remaining painted scenes inside the Ptolemaic tomb.
The newly discovered Ptolemaic tomb at Akhmim discovered by trainee excavators.
One of the rooms inside the rock-cut Ptolemaic tomb with traces of the original decoration on the ceiling.

The rock-cut tomb consists of the remains of a mud brick courtyard, with a descending staircase leading to two rooms. One room was plastered but with no trace of decoration and contained a coffin, also devoid of any form of inscription. The second room had been decorated, and some of the painted reliefs have survived.

Detail of one of the remaining painted scenes inside the Ptolemaic tomb.
All images: copyright of the Ministry for Tourism and Antiquities

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