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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Ancient tomb with 1,700-year-old Greek poem unearthed in Egypt

Archaeologists have unearthed a 1,700-year-old tomb in Egypt’s western desert area bearing ancient poetry written in Old Greek, a discovery that reveals insights into the funerary rituals of the area during Roman rule.

The pyramid-shaped limestone tomb was dedicated to the burial of an influential man and his wife, characterised by its unique architecture, as well as rare inscriptions and funeral texts it contained.

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