Egyptian tomb haul reveals 3,000-year-old scrolls with hidden secrets
By Marissa Matozzo
Published on April 9, 2026.
Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a rare 3,000-year-old papyrus scrolls dating back to the Third Intermediate Period. The scrolls were found in a pottery vessel on Luxor's West Bank alongside coffins belonging to Amun chanters, temple singers dedicated to the god Amun. The well-preserved scrolls were so well-Preserved they still had their original clay seals intact. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery as a significant addition to Egypt's record of distinguished archaeological finds. However, the identity of who was buried in the coffins is still a mystery. In other Egypt-related news, an ancient desert monastery has been discovered with monk cells, ovens, and skeletal remains.
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