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Tomb of Unknown Abydos Pharaoh Discovered, Offering Clues to Ancient Egyptian History

The 3,600-year-old tomb, found near Anubis Mountain, sheds light on the Abydos Dynasty during Egypt's fragmented Second Intermediate Period.

The limestone tomb chamber, dating to about 3,600 years ago, of an unknown ancient Egyptian king, discovered during excavations by Penn Museum and Egyptian archeologists, is seen in Abydos, Egypt, in this undated handout image released on March 27, 2025. Josef Wegner/Penn Museum/Handout via REUTERS
Field work takes place near the site where the tomb chamber, dating to about 3,600 years ago, of an unknown ancient Egyptian king was discovered during excavations by Penn Museum and Egyptian archeologists in Abydos, Egypt, in this undated handout image released on March 27, 2025. Josef Wegner/Penn Museum/Handout via REUTERS
The limestone tomb chamber, dating to about 3,600 years ago, of an unknown ancient Egyptian king, discovered during excavations by Penn Museum and Egyptian archeologists, is seen in Abydos, Egypt, in this undated handout image released on March 27, 2025. Josef Wegner/Penn Museum/Handout via REUTERS
Field work takes place near the site where the tomb chamber, dating to about 3,600 years ago, of an unknown ancient Egyptian king was discovered during excavations by Penn Museum and Egyptian archeologists in Abydos, Egypt, in this undated handout image released on March 27, 2025. Josef Wegner/Penn Museum/Handout via REUTERS

Overview

  • Archeologists uncovered a massive tomb belonging to an unknown pharaoh of the Abydos Dynasty, dating back 3,600 years to the Second Intermediate Period.
  • The tomb, located 23 feet underground near Anubis Mountain in Abydos, features unique painted decorations, including depictions of goddesses Isis and Nephthys.
  • Significant damage from ancient grave robbers has left the pharaoh’s name illegible and removed many artifacts, including canopic jars.
  • Architectural and decorative similarities to King Seneb-Kay’s tomb suggest the pharaoh may have been an earlier ruler of the Abydos Dynasty.
  • This discovery, the second major royal tomb find of 2025, provides valuable insights into a little-known era of political fragmentation in ancient Egypt.