The Egyptian archaeological mission, under the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has discovered 63 mudbrick tombs and some simple burials that contained a set of gold foils belonging to the 26th Dynasty of the Late Period, as well as several bronze coins from the Ptolemaic Period. This discovery took place during the mission’s excavations in the Tell El-Dier cemetery in the city of Damietta.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated that this discovery aligns with the directives of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, which promote greater support for Egyptian archaeological missions to uncover more secrets of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Dr. Khaled explained that the architectural planning of the discovered tombs represents one of the models commonly recognized and disseminated in ancient Egypt during the Late Period. This underscores the historical significance of this finding, which could mark the beginning of a reevaluation of a crucial period for the city of Damietta.
Additionally, the artifacts found from the 26th Dynasty confirm the historical continuity of the Tell El-Dier cemetery and highlight Damietta’s important commercial role throughout various historical eras.
Dr. Ayman Ashmawy, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, pointed out that inside these tombs were found a series of funerary amulets, ushabti figurines, and ceramic vessels.
Remains of simple architectural structures and a ceramic vessel containing 38 bronze coins from the Ptolemaic Period were also discovered, along with a collection of both imported and local ceramic vessels that illustrate the trade exchange between Damietta and other cities on the Mediterranean coast.
Professor Kotb Fawzi, director of the Central Administration of Lower Egypt and Sinai Antiquities and head of the archaeological mission, added that the mission also discovered a large mudbrick tomb that includes several high-status social burials.
Inside this tomb, gold foils representing religious symbols and deities of ancient Egypt were found, as well as funerary amulets of remarkable precision in terms of craftsmanship and the diversity of materials used in their manufacture.
These findings shed new light on the historical and cultural importance of Damietta, especially regarding its role as a strategic commercial center during different historical periods. The combination of local and imported elements in the artifacts found demonstrates a rich commercial and cultural interaction between Damietta and other Mediterranean regions.
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