Egypt discovers 110 ancient tombs spanning three civilizations
Cairo has announced the discovery of 110 ancient tombs in Dakahlia governorate in north Egypt spanning three civilizations, including the Hyksos era.
CAIRO — The archaeological mission working in the Kom al-Khalijan area in the northern Egyptian governorate of Dakahlia announced the discovery of 110 tombs dating back to three different civilizations April 27. They include the Lower Egypt civilization known as Bhutto I and II, the Naqada III civilization and a transition era known as the Hyksos period.
Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mustafa Waziri was cited on the website of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities calling the discovery an important historical and archaeological event. He explained, “There are 68 tombs dating back to the Lower Egypt civilization, five tombs from the Naqada III era and 37 tombs from the Hyksos era. Excavations are ongoing to reveal more of this region’s secrets.”
