Tomb

Egypt unearths three previously unknown tombs from different eras at Bahariya Oasis cemetery

Notably, the Sheikh Soby site is home to a Late Period cemetery containing the tombs of Bahariya Oasis rulers and priests from that period, including the Temple of El-Bawiti.

Two ancient tombs and a figurine discovered at the Sheikh Soby site in the Bahariya Oasis, Egypt, August 28, 2026.
Photo depicts a grave made of burnt clay found in Mosul Dam that is exhibited in Zakho Museum in Zakho, Kurdistan Region of Iraq on June 2, 2025.

Seven ancient Parthian tombs unearthed in Iraq’s Kurdistan region amid survey of 6,500 sites

The Tell El Deir archaeological site in northern Egypt, August 14, 2026.

Deity-inscribed tombstones, sarcophagi unearthed at ancient Egyptian burial site

Collection of 24 gold teeth discovered by Egyptian archaeologists in the ancient city of f Marina El Alamin, August 4, 2026.

Egypt unearths underground tombs, golden tongues ahead of construction in ancient coastal city


Israeli troops escort hundreds of hassidic pilgrims to rabbi's tomb inside Lebanon

The pilgrims were reportedly escorted by IDF soldiers early on Friday morning to hold the Shacharit prayer at the site of Rav Ashi's tomb.

  Ultra-Orthodox Jews pray at the tomb of Rav Ashi,on the Israeli border with Lebanon, March 7, 2025

After 100 years, suitcase of Tutankhamun's tomb discoverer found under bed

Howard Carter gave the suitcase to his friend John Healey, who used it until retiring in 1970.

 The entrance of the Tutankhamen's tomb, in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt.

Egypt announces discovery of King Thutmose II’s tomb, the first royal find since Tutankhamun

The tomb completes the missing royal tombs of Egypt's eighteenth dynasty.

 The first royal tomb found since Tutankhamun: Egypt announces bombshell discovery of King Thutmose II's tomb.

Fresco of Sethlans' forge found in 5th-century BCE Etruscan tomb on Italian farm

The left wall of Tomb 6438 features imagery of men and women dancing around a dressed flute player.

 Fresco presenting the mythical forge of Sethlans found in mid-5th century BCE Etruscan tomb on Italian farm.

2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos

Archaeologists uncovered a 2,200-year-old mosaic and an 1,800-year-old monumental tomb in the ancient city of Assos, in Turkey.

 2200-year-old mosaic and 1800-year-old tomb unearthed in Assos.

Archaeologists uncover 4,000-year-old tomb of Egyptian royal physician in Saqqara

Teti Neb Fu, a high-ranking physician during Pharaoh Pepi II's reign, held titles like Chief Dentist, Priest of Serket, and Director of Medicinal Plants.

 Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old tomb of ancient Egyptian royal physician Teti Neb Fu in Saqqara.

Evidence suggests Howard Carter stole artifacts from Tutankhamun's tomb

In October 2022, Egyptologist Bob Brier published letters revealing new evidence of accusations against Carter regarding possible looting.

 Howard Carter's house near Luxor, Egypt. Carter is known for discovering the tomb of 14th-century BC pharaoh Tutankhamun.