Archaeologists have uncovered treasures from Egypt’s last dynasty within 63 tombs, offering new insights into the ancient civilization’s history and culture. The discovery sheds light on the wealth and craftsmanship of the era.
According to an official at Egypt’s antiquities authority on Monday, a collection of artifacts from the final dynasty in Egypt has been found within 63 tombs situated in the Nile Delta area. Specialists are currently undertaking efforts to repair and categorize these findings.
According to Neveine el-Arif, a representative of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the collection comprises gold coins and jewelry that originate from both Egypt’s late Ptolemaic period as well as its early Ptolemaic epoch. Some items might even be showcased at museums throughout Egypt.
Last month, the ministry announced that a team of Egyptian archaeologists from the Supreme Council of Antiquities had uncovered mud-brick tombs at Tell al-Deir necropolis in Damietta governorate’s city.
The tomb site also yielded a range of artifacts, such as sculptures, charms related to burial and a receptacle made out of pottery which held 38 bronze coins that are believed to be from the Ptolemaic era.
After Alexander the Great of Macedon took over Egypt in 332 BC, he founded the Ptolemaic dynasty which was later integrated into the Roman Empire. The reign commenced in 305 BC with one of his generals taking on the name Ptolemy I and leadership continued through his line till it all ended under Cleopatra’s rule.
Around 300 objects from the Ptolemaic period were put on display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo for the first time ever, during 2018.
