Egypt uncovers three ancient tombs in Bahariya Oasis

Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed three tombs at the Sheikh Subi archaeological site in the Bahariya Oasis, spanning various time periods of Egypt's history. The discoveries include a family burial containing five mummies and two collective tombs believed to be from the Roman era. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy stated that the finds offer new insights into the history of the oasis and ancient Egyptian civilization.

Hisham El Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, revealed the first discovery was a sandstone collective tomb, likely a family burial site for five individuals from Egypt's Late Period. The second tomb, dated to the Roman period, featured a staircase design, while the third, also from the Roman era, was a collective burial with shafts.

Excavations also uncovered a variety of funerary objects, such as pottery vessels, small bottles, dishes, limestone and sandstone offering tables, and terracotta votive figurines. The Sheikh Subi site, an ancient necropolis, is significant as it was associated with the governors and priests of the Bahariya Oasis during the Late Period.

The latest finds enhance the region's rich archaeological record, which spans thousands of years of Egyptian history, including the famous Valley of the Golden Mummies.