Egyptian Archeological Discoveries

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Artifacts from Egypt's last dynasty discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta area, including gold pieces, jewelry, statues, and funerary amulets dating to Egypt's Late and Ptolemaic periods.

Key Points

  • 63 tombs discovered in the Tell al-Deir necropolis in Damietta city
  • Artifacts date back to the Late and Ptolemaic periods
  • Includes gold pieces, jewelry, statues, funerary amulets, and bronze coins
  • Ptolemaic dynasty founded in 305 B.C. and ended with Cleopatra
  • Artifacts from Ptolemaic period previously displayed in Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Pros

  • Discovery of significant artifacts sheds light on Egypt's history and culture
  • Opportunity to restore and display items in museums for public education and appreciation