Egypt’s Archaeological Discoveries of the Last Decade (2015–2025). Over the past ten years, Egypt has been the stage for some of the most groundbreaking archaeological findings ever. From royal tombs to ancient cities, here’s a curated tour of major discoveries that have reshaped our understanding of Egypt’s history and why you should explore these sites firsthand with Mandari Travel.
1. Tombs of High Officials at Dra Abu el‑Naga, Luxor (2025)
In May 2025, at Luxor’s Dra Abu el‑Naga necropolis, archaeologists uncovered several New Kingdom tombs of high-ranking officials, including Amenemopet, Paki, and Is. Their tombs feature courtyards, shafts, and scenes depicting banquets, rituals, and funerary furniture. These richly adorned burials highlight the daily and political life of the Ramesside Period elite Egyptfwd.orgWikipedia+1New York Post+1.
2. Pharaoh Thutmose II’s Tomb at Luxor (2025)
Marking the first pharaoh’s tomb discovered in Luxor since Tutankhamun, the recently identified burial of Thutmose II features a starry ceiling and inscriptions on alabaster jar fragments confirming its royal occupant. Although the tomb had been flooded and stripped, its discovery illuminates a pivotal era of the 18th Dynasty.
3. Unnamed Pharaoh’s Tomb near Abydos (~3,600 years old, 2025)
A burial chamber uncovered near Abydos in March 2025 dates to Egypt’s Second Intermediate Period. Though plundered, hieroglyphic fragments hint at links to kings like Senaiib or Paentjeni. Its scale and architecture suggest it may be the earliest known tomb of the Abydos Dynasty .
4. Aswan Necropolis (c. 6th BC–3rd AD): Top 10 Discovery of 2024
In June 2024, a joint Egyptian‑Italian mission uncovered an unconventional necropolis near Aswan. Featuring over 400 tombs across 10 multi-level burial structures, this site revealed the social stratification of Graeco‑Roman‑period Aswan. Artifacts included richly painted cartonnage, small statues, and linen‑plastered mummies.
5. Ancient City of Imet at Tell el‑Fara‘īn (2025)
In June 2025, archaeologists revealed Imet, a lost Delta city from the mid‑4th century BC. Walls of multi‑storey tower houses, grain storage buildings, and a temple to the cobra goddess Wadjet were discovered showing urban planning, religion, and trade at the twilight of native Egyptian rule before Alexander’s conquest.
6. Prince Waser‑If‑Re’s Tomb at Saqqara (April 2025
Egyptologists led by Zahi Hawass unearthed this Fifth Dynasty tomb featuring a 4.5‑m pink granite false door, seats of his wives, red granite altar, and a group statue of King Djoser with his family. It’s the grandest “false door” found at Saqqara, showing the prince’s high status and reuse of burial chambers over centuries Wikipedia+1dailynewsegypt.com+1.
Handprint on “Soul House” at Deir Rifa (4,000 years old, 2025)
A rare 4,000‑year‑old handprint was discovered on the underside of a clay “soul house” ,a funerary model from 2055–1650 BC. This imprint offers an intimate link to the ancient artisan who crafted it, deepening our connection to everyday life in Middle Kingdom Egypt livescience.com.
Why These Discoveries Matter & How to Experience Them
These finds push beyond famous tombs and temples to reveal social dynamics, urban planning, burial rituals, and personal stories previously lost to time. Traveling with Mandari Travel means you gain expert insight visiting sites like Saqqara, Abydos, Aswan, and Luxor with historians who bring these discoveries to life.
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