Egypt says ancient royal tomb unearthed in Luxor

Archaeologists unearthed an ancient tomb in the ancient Egyptian city of Luxor, known for its treasures dating back to the pharaohs.

As authorities reported on January 14, an Egyptian-British mission found the royal tomb in an ancient site on the west bank of the Nile River in the city south of the capital of Cairo, Arab News reported.

Mostafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, said initial examinations show that the tomb apparently belongs to the 18th Dynasty of Pharaonic Egypt, which spanned from the period of 1550 B.C. to 1292 B.C.

According to the publication, the tomb is the latest in a series of ancient discoveries Egypt has touted in recent years in hopes of attracting more tourists. Egypt has been trying to revive its tourism sector, a major source of foreign currency. The sector is heavily reliant on the country’s ancient treasures.