3,600-Year-Old Tomb Unearthed in Abydos, Egypt, Potentially Belonging to the Dynasty of Warrior Pharaohs

A joint Egyptian-American archaeological team has discovered a 3,600-year-old tomb in Abydos, one of the oldest cities in ancient Egypt. The tomb was found buried in sand. Abydos served as a burial site for early pharaohs, with a necropolis developing on Anubis Mountain, south of the city. The identity of the individual buried within the newly discovered tomb remains unknown. The tomb's similarities to that of Pharaoh Seneb-Kay, discovered in 2014, suggest it may have been constructed for a member of the Abydos Dynasty. Possible candidates include Senaiib and Paentjeni, figures known from monuments unearthed in Abydos. Researchers hypothesize that this era may have been characterized by warrior pharaohs. The discovery is expected to provide insights into the Abydos Dynasty, which may have ruled only regions around the city rather than all of ancient Egypt.