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Roman Tomb Uncovered in Egypt Reveals Golden Mummies

4/20/2026

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  • An Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team uncovered a Roman-era tomb in Minya Governorate's Al-Bahnasa.
  • The excavation is led by Dr. Maite Mascort and Dr. Ester Pons Mellado.
  • The team found mummies with golden tongues to aid the deceased.
  • They also recovered a rare papyrus from Homer's Iliad.
  • Despite signs of looting, excavations will continue to illuminate life and death in the Roman period.