3,000-Year-Old Tomb with Murals Found in Luxor

A Dutch archaeological team from Leiden University, under the direction of Karina van den Hoeven, has uncovered a tomb adorned with vibrant murals on the west bank of Luxor, Egypt. This grave, dating back to the Ramesside period (1292–1077 BC), is situated in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna region. The tomb's owner, identified as “Paser,” is believed to have been a priest or a senior official. The murals illustrate Paser in worship alongside his wife, who is depicted holding a sistrum, indicating she may have served as a temple chantress. Egyptologist Steve Harvey emphasized the significance of these Ramesside tomb paintings. Hisham Alithi from the Supreme Council of Antiquities mentioned the site is located east of a cemetery that has been under excavation since 2018. Mohamed Abdel-Badie highlighted the tomb's T-shaped rock-cut chapel and mud-brick courtyard, with conservation efforts set to commence this autumn. Ancient Thebes has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979, encompassing both banks of the Nile.