Ancient Tombs Reveal Egypt’s Lasting Legacy | Art News

Art News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 11, 2026 · 1m

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered 18 stunning tombs near Alexandria, carved up to 26 feet deep or built above ground, some still sealed with untouched contents—including an 8-foot sarcophagus, skeletal remains, and a plaster sphinx. Finds reveal enduring Egyptian burial traditions under Greek and Roman rule, with 24 gold tongue amulets meant to aid the dead in speaking to gods, plus an Eye of Horus amulet and a limestone “false door” altar. Other artifacts include a man-holding-bird sculpture and pottery. The ancient port city of Marina el-Alamein, destroyed by a tsunami in 365 AD, is…