Dutch Mission Discovers 'Tomb of Paser' in Luxor's West Bank

A Dutch archaeological team uncovered a private tomb from the Ramesside period in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis west of Luxor.

• The Dutch mission from Leiden University discovered the tomb, designated the Tomb of Paser, in the lower Sheikh Abd el-Qurna area.
• Hisham el-Leithy, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said inscriptions indicate the tomb belonged to a man named Paser and likely dates to the Ramesside period.
• Mohamed Abdel Badie, head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, stated the tomb consists of an outer courtyard, a rock-cut T-shaped chapel, and underground burial chambers.
• Mission director Carina van den Hoven announced that the team will carry out structural reinforcement and restoration of colored decorations in upcoming seasons.