The tomb contained a number of impressive artefacts, including bronze arrowheads, a ceremonial scepter and a gold ring engraved with the cartouche of Ramses III.
Supreme Council of Antiquities. Remains of a high-ranking military commander during the reign of Ramses III.
Archaeologists from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) recently reported the discovery of an ancient tomb belonging to a high-ranking military official during the reign of Ramses III (1186–1155 BC).
The tomb was found at Tell Rud Iskander in the Ismailia Governorate of Egypt. During the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BCE), immediately following the reign of Ramses III, the region was filled with important fortifications guarding the eastern borders of Ancient Egypt.
A newly discovered tomb has made a valuable contribution to understanding the military history of the region and has given archaeologists a rare opportunity to observe the life and death of an ancient Egyptian military leader.
The tomb, built entirely of mud brick and white mortar, comprises a main burial chamber with three adjoining rooms, all filled with artifacts. Nearby, archaeologists have discovered later tombs dating to the Greco-Roman period, indicating the continued use and importance of the area throughout antiquity.
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