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Ancient Rock-Cut Tombs and Burial Shafts Discovered in Luxor, Egypt

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Ancient Rock-Cut Tombs and Burial Shafts Discovered in Luxor, Egypt

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  • Egypt has unveiled several **ancient rock-cut tombs** and **burial shafts** near **Luxor**, dating back **3,600 years**.
  • The findings were made near the **Queen Hatshepsut's funerary temple** at **Deir al-Bahri**, with work beginning in **September 2022**.
  • Artifacts discovered include **bronze coins** from the era of **Alexander the Great**, children’s **toys**, and **funerary masks**.
  • Some tombs, previously robbed, contained **pottery tables** and **intact anthropoid coffins** dating back to **1580 B.C. - 1550 B.C.**.
  • These discoveries are expected to offer insight into **ancient Egyptian culture** and the historical context of the artifacts.

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