# Archaeological discoveries in Egypt

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261031-archaeological-discoveries-in-egypt
> Updated: 2026-10-31T13:02:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Recent archaeological excavations in Egypt have yielded significant finds in both Saqqara and Luxor. 

In Saqqara, a Czech mission led by Professor Miroslav Bárta from the Czech Institute of Egyptology discovered previously unknown sections of ancient tombs. These include the burial chamber of the high official Ptahshepses, which contained a limestone sarcophagus with human remains, and the offering chapel of his wife, Ichetneferet. These sites are associated with the cult of the god Ptah in Memphis.

Simultaneously, an Egyptian-German mission reported discoveries near the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor. Excavations at the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III uncovered large fragments of two royal sphinxes, as well as several black granite busts of the goddess Sekhmet. These artifacts are currently undergoing cleaning and stabilization.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Archaeological discoveries reported in Luxor and Saqqara

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered significant artifacts, including sphinx fragments in Luxor and Old Kingdom tombs in Saqqara, involving Egyptian-German and Czech missions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/archaeological-discoveries-reported-in-luxor-and-saqqara

### 2026-10-31: Czech archaeologists discover new tombs and mummies in Saqqara

Czech archaeologists led by Miroslav Bárta have discovered new tomb sections and mummies at the Saqqara necropolis in Egypt.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-archaeologists-discover-new-tombs-and-mummies-in-saqqara

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