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Dutch Mission Discovers 'Tomb of Paser' in Luxor's West Bank
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Dutch Mission Discovers 'Tomb of Paser' in Luxor's West Bank
A Dutch archaeological team uncovered a private tomb from the Ramesside period in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis west of Luxor.
- The Dutch mission from Leiden University discovered the tomb, designated the Tomb of Paser, in the lower Sheikh Abd el-Qurna area.
- Hisham el-Leithy, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said inscriptions indicate the tomb belonged to a man named Paser and likely dates to the Ramesside period.
- Mohamed Abdel Badie, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, stated the tomb consists of an outer courtyard, a rock-cut T-shaped chapel, and underground burial chambers.
- Mission director Carina van den Hoven announced that the team will carry out structural reinforcement and restoration of colored decorations in upcoming seasons.
TopicsArchaeologyRestorationTomb of PaserSupreme Council of AntiquitiesLeiden UniversityAncient EgyptDiscovery
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