The Egyptian archaeological mission of the Supreme Council of Antiquities has made a significant discovery in the Tel Rud Iskandar area, at the Al-Maskhuta site, located in the governorate of Ismailia. During excavation work, archaeologists uncovered the tomb of a high-ranking military commander from the reign of Ramesses III, along with a set of collective and individual tombs dating to the Greco-Roman and Late periods.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, highlighted the significance of this discovery, emphasizing that it provides new evidence of the strategic importance of Tel Rud in defending Egypt’s eastern borders during the New Kingdom. The presence of fortifications and garrisons in the region reinforces the hypothesis that the area played a key role in protecting the territory.
The team of archaeologists found the tomb of the military commander, built of mudbrick and consisting of a main burial chamber and three adjoining rooms, whose walls are covered with a layer of white mortar. Among the objects recovered inside were bronze arrowheads and the remains of a scepter, evidence suggesting that the deceased held a high-ranking military position.
Additionally, alabaster vessels in excellent condition were found, decorated with inscriptions and traces of pigmentation, including two cartouches bearing the name of Pharaoh Horemheb, an 18th Dynasty ruler known for his military leadership.
Inside the tomb, archaeologists also discovered a human skeleton covered with cartonnage, a material made of linen and plaster, indicating that the tomb was reused in later periods. Furthermore, a gold ring inscribed with the cartouche of Ramesses III was found, along with a set of semi-precious stone beads of various shapes and colors and a small ivory box, possibly used to store personal items or funerary amulets.
The discovery was not limited to the military commander’s tomb. According to Mohamed Abdel Badi, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Department at the Supreme Council of Antiquities, collective tombs from the Greco-Roman period were also found, containing human skeletal remains, indicating funerary rituals involving group burials.
Meanwhile, in individual tombs from the Late Period, a series of amulets featuring depictions of the Egyptian gods Taweret and Bes, as well as the Eye of Udjat, a symbol of protection and healing in Egyptian mythology, were identified.
Professor Qutb Fawzi Qutb, director of the Lower Egypt and Sinai Antiquities Department, explained that these burials reflect the diversity of cultural influences in the region and its importance as a crossroads between different civilizations over the centuries. The combination of Egyptian and Greco-Roman elements in the funerary goods stands as a testament to Ismailia’s rich historical heritage.
Excavations in the Tel Rud Iskandar area are ongoing, and it is expected that they will provide further insights into the country’s military and cultural history in the coming years. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has expressed its commitment to preserving and studying these findings, which enrich Egypt’s archaeological heritage and historical legacy.
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