Archaeologists uncover 3,000-year-old tomb near Egypt's Luxor

Archaeologists have uncovered the intact tomb of Paser, an official from Egypt’s New Kingdom period, in Luxor’s Theban Necropolis. The discovery was made by a team from Leiden University during excavations in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, a key burial site on Luxor’s West Bank. The tomb is described as well-preserved, offering potential insights into the burial practices and social hierarchy of the era.

Coverage highlights the significance of the find, noting it as a rare intact tomb from the 18th Dynasty (around 1550–1292 BCE). Outlets including *Archaeology News Online*, *Arkeonews*, and *HeritageDaily* emphasize the collaboration between Egyptian authorities and international researchers, framing the discovery as a milestone in Egyptian archaeology. CBS News and *Dailynewsegypt* underscore the tomb’s location in a historically rich necropolis, already home to other notable royal and elite burials.

Further details on artifacts, inscriptions, or the official’s role are not yet specified. Watch for follow-up reports on the tomb’s contents, potential public access plans, and whether additional structures or artifacts emerge from the same site.