Archaeologists working at the ancient Tell el-Yahudiya site in Egypt's Qalyubia governorate have uncovered several rock-cut tombs, while continuing to uncover remains of a Roman camp.
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The discoveries were made by an Egyptian archaeological mission during continued excavation work at the site.
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Evidence indicates that the burials date from the late New Kingdom and continued into the Late Period.
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The Roman camp remains were found in the upper layers above the rock-cut tombs, indicating that the site continued to be used in later periods.
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The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reveals that the tombs are particularly notable because rock-cut burials are uncommon in the Nile Delta, where clay-rich soil is widespread.
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What are the two types of rock-cut tombs found at Tell el-Yahudiya
The tombs were built in different ways, with two distinct architectural designs identified during the excavation.
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In one type, the entrance begins with a staircase leading to a hall lined with burial openings (known as bayatat).
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The other type consists of a rectangular shaft that leads to two burial chambers.
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The Ministry notes that these varied designs are significant because rock-cut tombs are relatively uncommon in the Nile Delta.
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The Delta's clay soil explains the rarity of this type of tomb.
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Finding tombs carved into rock here is important for understanding burial patterns and how they developed in the eastern Delta over the ages.
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How did archaeologists determine the age of the newly discovered tombs
Archaeological objects found in the tombs helped the mission determine when they were used.
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The evidence shows that the tombs date to the late New Kingdom and continued to be used during the Late Period.
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This indicates that the burial area remained in use across different periods of ancient Egyptian history.
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The finds were portable artifacts associated with the tombs, and they helped determine the periods in which the tombs were used.
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This reflects funerary activity in the region extending across successive historical periods.
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What does the Roman camp reveal about Tell el-Yahudiya
The mission is also completing the uncovering of the Roman camp remains in the surface layers above the tombs.
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The remains were found above the rock-cut tombs, showing that the area continued to be used after the earlier burials.
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The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said the Roman remains add another layer to the history of Tell el-Yahudiya.
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The site was mainly associated with the Hyksos period and once contained a large camp from that time.
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It was later used during the Greek and Roman periods.
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The discovery of both tombs and camp remains indicates that the same area served different purposes over several historical periods.
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How did Tell el-Yahudiya change over different historical periods
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The site was already an important location during the Hyksos period, when the area contained a large camp.
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It was later used during the Greek and Roman periods.
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The newly uncovered tombs and Roman camp remains provide further evidence of this continued use.
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The discovery is also notable because rock-cut tombs are relatively uncommon in the Nile Delta.
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The ministry noted similar examples at Kom El-Shoqafa in Alexandria and in parts of the northern coast.
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At Tell el-Yahudiya, the archaeological layers now contain evidence of both burial activity and later use as a camp.
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The mission is continuing its work to uncover the remains of the Roman camp.
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