{
  "id": 4086909,
  "title": "Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/egypt-unearths-three-previously-unknown-tombs-from-different-eras-at",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-29T02:54:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/archaeology/article-906905"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An Egyptian archaeological mission unearthed three previously unknown tombs at a cemetery in Bahariya Oasis, dating from different historical periods. The first tomb, belonging to the Late Period (664 BCE until 332 BCE), is a rock-cut tomb carved into sandstone for a family unit of five individuals. It features a square-shaped shaft leading to two burial chambers, and a limestone sarcophagus with a mummy inside. The second tomb, dating to the Roman period, is an undecorated staircase-style tomb with a small tunnel leading to a staircase and a burial chamber. The third tomb, also from the Roman period, is a shaft-style tomb with a roofless hall and two chambers. Archaeologists found fragments of a ceramic coffin and a limestone sarcophagus with a broken lid in the southern chamber. Additionally, they discovered pottery vessels, bottles, plates, offering tables, terracotta statues of motherly figures and animals, providing insights into the history of the Bahariya Oasis.",
  "summary": "Notably, the Sheikh Soby site is home to a Late Period cemetery containing the tombs of Bahariya Oasis rulers and priests from that period, including the Temple of El-Bawiti.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three previously unknown tombs discovered in Bahariya Oasis cemetery.",
    "First tomb from Late Period (664 BCE until 332 BCE) for family of five.",
    "Second and third tombs from Roman period, with distinct architectural styles."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The discovery of the three tombs at Bahariya Oasis cemetery expands understanding of the oasis's history, particularly during the Late and Roman periods, and provides new evidence of ancient burial practices.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}