Tomb

Ancient Greek elegy dedicated to judge found in ancient Egyptian tomb sealed with protection spells

Its 19-lines of ancient Greek text is written in red ink, dedicated to a person named "Pesikhtis," who, according to preliminary study, may have held the position of judge.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Egyptian funerary stele written in ancient Greek recently found during excavations at the Dakhla Oasis, Egypt, October 2, 2026.
Mosaic showing Alexander the Great on a horse, June 25, 2026.

Excavations near ancient Turkish port may have found Alexander the Great’s soldiers tombs - report

According to AA, an initial survey of the necropolis identified at least 30 rock-cut tombs and chest-type graves scattered across the site. As of now, only 10 have been fully uncovered.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Entrance to tomb found at Mariette Cemetery site located north of the village of Saqqara, Egypt, September 18, 2026.

Archaeologists unearth tomb shared by ancient Egyptian judge and his scribe father

While the tomb itself had been previously known, discovered by French archaeologist Auguste Mariette in the nineteenth century, the chapels found within it were not.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Photo of false door found at the Bubasteum necroplis in Saqqara, Egypt, September 4, 2026.

Egypt discovers remains of tomb, false door of ancient royal chamberlain at Saqqara necropolis

In front of the false door, archaeologists uncovered a complete set of alabaster funerary tools, including an offering table and disc, a purification basin, a jug, and a basin. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM

Evidence suggests Howard Carter stole artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb

In October 2022, Egyptologist Bob Brier published letters revealing new evidence of accusations against Carter regarding possible looting.

JANUARY 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Howard Carter's house near Luxor, Egypt. Carter is known for discovering the tomb of 14th-century BC pharaoh Tutankhamun.