83 Ancient Tombs Uncovered in Dakahlia

An Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities uncovered 83 tombs in Kom el-Khaljan in the Dakahlia governorate.

Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Moustafa Waziri said in a statement on Wednesday that 80 cemeteries dating back to the 4th century BC, known as Bhutto Lower Egyptian civilization.

The tombs took the form of cut oval pits in the sand island layer. Burials and funerary fittings, including skeletons were found inside the tombs.

"This is the first time to unearth pottery sarcophagi dating back to the Naqada III in the sites," Waziri said, noting that the discovery adds greatness to the history of ancient Egypt.

Meanwhile, Head of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Sector Ayman Ashmawy said the three other tombs are dating back to the Naqada III, in which two pottery coffins were discovered along with funerary furniture.

This disclosure is an addition to the history of the site, as it indicates that the site witnessed intense settlement during the eras of Naqada III and the Bhutto civilization.

"More graves that were buried inside coffins of pottery are expected to be uncovered," he concluded.