Ancient artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty discovered in 63 tombs

A collection of ancient artifacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs located in a necropolis in the Nile Delta area, , according to the Associated Press. The artifacts include gold jewelry, statues, funerary amulets, and a pottery vessel containing 38 bronze coins, all dating back to Egypt’s Late and Ptolemaic periods. This significant find, announced by Neveine el-Arif from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, is currently undergoing restoration and classification by experts. Some of the items may be featured in upcoming museum exhibitions. Last month, an Egyptian archeological team discovered the tombs in Tell al-Deir necropolis,  the town of Damietta, some 200 kilometers north of Cairo

The Ptolemaic dynasty, founded by Ptolemy I in 305 B.C. after Alexander the Great's conquest of Egypt, represents Egypt’s last ruling dynasty before the country was absorbed into the Roman Empire.