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Archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near Luxor, adding to Egypt's recent archaeological discoveries that authorities hope will help support tourism.
The tomb was found by a Dutch archaeological mission from Leiden University at the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis on Luxor's West Bank, CBS News reported.
Officials said the tomb belonged to a man named Paser and is believed to date back to the Ramesside period, a phase of ancient Egyptian history covering the 19th and 20th dynasties.
Experts linked the tomb to this period after examining the artistic style of its inscriptions. The structure follows the traditional design of private Theban tombs from the New Kingdom, with an open courtyard, a rock-cut chapel shaped like an inverted "T," and burial chambers set below ground.
The excavation also brought to light several well-preserved architectural features, including a mudbrick bench prepared for a funerary stela, a memorial stone usually connected with burial rites, and a staircase leading to the tomb entrance.
Inside, inscriptions show Paser worshipping several Egyptian deities and sitting with his wife before an offering table, offering a glimpse into the tomb's religious and personal imagery.
The excavation team said documentation and further research will continue as archaeologists work to identify those buried in the tomb and better understand its historical importance.
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