Tomb of high official Paser discovered near Luxor, Egypt

Archaeologists have discovered a 3,000-year-old tomb near Luxor, Egypt, belonging to a high-ranking official named Paser. The announcement was made on Sunday by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, highlighting the find as part of efforts to boost tourism Source: clarin.

The discovery

The tomb was uncovered by a Dutch mission from the University of Leiden in the Sheikh Abd el-Qurna necropolis Source: excelsiormx. It dates to the Ramesside period (Dynasties XIX and XX, c. 1292–1069 BCE) based on artistic style Source: lavanguardia. One source refers to the owner as "Baser", likely a transcription difference Source: euronewses.

The tomb

The design follows typical New Kingdom private tombs: an open courtyard leading to a rock-cut chapel in an inverted T-shape, with burial chambers below Source: elnacionalve. Well-preserved elements include a mudbrick bench for a funerary stela and a staircase flanked by ramps Source: infobae. Inscriptions show Paser worshipping deities and seated with his wife before an offering table Source: lavozar.

Significance

Paser held titles including mayor of Thebes and supervisor of the Temple of Amun, indicating he was an influential administrator Source: lavanguardia. The team will continue documentation to learn more about his life and the historical context Source: euronewses. This discovery adds to a series of finds aimed at promoting tourism in Luxor, a major archaeological hub Source: clarin.