Spanish Archaeological Mission Unearths Roman-era Tombs and Mummies in Al-Bahnasa Egypt

 The Spanish archaeological mission from the University of Barcelona and the Institute of the Ancient Near East made significant discoveries during their excavations in the Al-Bahnasa archaeological area in Minya Governorate, Egypt. They uncovered several tombs dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras, as well as several mummies from the Roman era.

 

The Roman-era tombs were located on the eastern side of the upper cemetery in Bahnasa and featured a unique burial style. These tombs consisted of holes dug into the natural rock in the ground. Additionally, the mission found terracotta statues, which were a first for the Bahnasa region. One of the notable statues depicted the goddess Isis Aphrodite wearing a floral wreath and a crown, providing insights into the burial practices and traditions of the area during different periods. 

 

During the excavation of Egypt tours, the mission also discovered fragments of papyrus inside a clay seal. They uncovered a significant number of mummies wrapped in colored wrappings, with some of them adorned with gilded and colored funerary masks. Two of the mummies had gold tongues placed inside their mouths; a known ritual from the Roman era in Bahnasa was used to preserve the bodies. For those interested in exploring Egypt's archaeological treasures, numerous Egypt tour packages are available to cater to diverse interests and preferences, Tourism in Egypt extends far beyond ancient history. The country boasts a diverse range of attractions that cater to various interests. 

 

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The architectural design of the tombs found at the excavation site consisted of a stone well leading to a door closed with mud bricks. Behind the door, a large hole was discovered containing several empty coffins, as well as one closed coffin containing mummies covered with colored cardboard. The mission also found 23 mummified bodies outside the coffins and four coffin-shaped containers, one of which held two mummies and small votive perfume bottles. These tombs can be visited through one of many Egypt DayTours to see this. 

Furthermore, the mission uncovered stone blocks from a demolished building. These blocks were adorned with decorative drawings of plants, grape bunches, and various animals and birds, including pigeons and cobra snakes. The mission plans to continue its work at the site in future excavation seasons, to uncover more secrets and information about the area.

The ongoing excavations in the Al-Bahnasa archaeological area promise further discoveries and insights into the history of Egypt, culture, and burial practices of the region. The mission's future work at the site aims to uncover more secrets and expand our understanding of this fascinating ancient civilization.