Untouched Egyptian Tomb with 11 Graves Unveiled in Luxor

Archaeologists discover a Middle Kingdom family tomb filled with well-preserved artifacts and skeletons, shedding light on ancient funerary practices.

• The tomb, located in the South Asasif necropolis near Luxor, dates back to the 12th and early 13th Egyptian dynasties.
• Archaeologists found skeletons of men, women, and children within the 11 sealed graves, indicating it was used by multiple generations.
• Despite flood damage, many artifacts were preserved, including jewelry featuring amethyst and agate beads and copper mirrors.
• Unique finds include a necklace with a hippopotamus head amulet and a statue with clay bead hair, reflecting the era's cultural symbolism.
• The discovery, made by a joint Egyptian-American team, is the first of its kind in the region from the Middle Kingdom period.

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