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Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor

Archaeologists have unearthed the 3,000-year-old New Kingdom tomb of an ancient Egyptian official named Paser near Luxor.

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The brief

A Leiden University mission has discovered the tomb of an ancient Egyptian official, Paser, in the West Bank of Luxor. The site is located within the Theban Necropolis at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna.

Coverage from CBS News, Arkeonews, and HeritageDaily emphasizes the age of the tomb and its association with the New Kingdom. Archaeology News Online Magazine and Dailynewsegypt identify the specific official and the academic mission responsible for the find.

Future developments depend on the ongoing work of the Leiden University mission at the site in Luxor's West Bank.

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Quick answers

Who does the tomb belong to?

The tomb belonged to an ancient Egyptian official named Paser.

Where exactly was the tomb found?

It was discovered in Luxor's West Bank, specifically within the Theban Necropolis at Sheikh Abd el-Qurna.

Which organization led the discovery?

The tomb was unearthed by a mission from Leiden University.

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Archaeologists Egyptian Egypt's Luxor Paser Theban Necropolis New Kingdom Tomb of Paser Discovered Luxor Egypt New Kingdom

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Luxor Egypt Theban Necropolis New Kingdom Leiden University

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