Archaeologists from Leiden University have uncovered a 3,000-year-old tomb belonging to an ancient Egyptian official named Paser in Luxor's Theban Necropolis, complete with painted scenes of him worshipping Egyptian gods.
Why it matters
The find adds another piece to the picture of elite burial customs in ancient Thebes, one of Egypt's most important religious and political centers, and comes from a mission that has worked the site since 2018.
What to watch
The Leiden University team plans to spend future seasons stabilizing the tomb's structure, restoring its painted walls, and identifying more about Paser, his family, and how the burial fits into the surrounding necropolis.