Cairo – SABA:
The Egyptian-Italian joint archaeological mission has uncovered a number of rock-cut tombs dating back to the Greco-Roman periods, featuring well-preserved hieroglyphic inscriptions, in the necropolis on the western bank of Aswan, according to Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Among the most significant discoveries is Tomb No. 38, considered one of the most remarkable in terms of design and structural condition. It lies over two meters underground and is accessed via a stone staircase consisting of nine steps, flanked by mudbrick terraces.
Inside the tomb, a limestone sarcophagus approximately two meters high was found resting on a rock-cut platform. The sarcophagus features a human-shaped lid with distinct facial features, a decorated wig, and ornamental details. Two columns of hieroglyphic text were also found, including the name of the tomb’s owner and members of his family. Additionally, several mummies were uncovered, some of which belong to children.