Sohag: An Egyptian-U.S. archaeological mission has unveiled a royal tomb in Egypt’s southern province of Sohag, dating back to the Second Intermediate Period (1650 BC-1550 BC), the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced. This discovery is deemed a significant milestone in understanding Egypt’s ancient history, particularly the secrets of the Second Intermediate Period.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Mohamed Abdel Badie, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, highlighted the importance of this archaeological find. The tomb, believed to belong to a king from the Second Intermediate Period, offers new insights into royal tomb construction and enhances the current understanding of the rulers in Upper Egypt during this era.

The tomb, situated 7 meters underground, features a limestone burial chamber adorned with inscribed decorations. In addition to the tomb, the mission uncovered a well-preserved Roman-era pottery workshop at the site. This workshop included multiple kilns, storage areas, and 32 ostraca inscribed with Demotic and Greek script. These fragments provide valuable documentation of commercial transactions and tax payment methods from that period.