A joint Egyptian archaeological mission between the Supreme Council of Antiquities and Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage has unearthed a cache of painted coffins containing mummies, alongside a collection of rare papyri dating back to the Third Intermediate Period. The discovery was made during excavations in the southwestern corner of the courtyard of the tomb of Seneb in Qurna area on Luxor’s West Bank. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, stated that this discovery represents a significant addition to Egypt’s record of distinguished archaeological finds. Former Antiquities Minister and head of the mission, Zahi Hawass, hailed the discovery as exceptional. The mission also unearthed a collection of pottery vessels, believed to have been used to store remnants of mummification materials.

Source: Egypt Independent March 01, 2026 15:14 UTC