In Egypt have discovered the tomb of a Pharaoh of the XI dynasty

    




Spanish archaeologists managed to find the resting place of the noble Egyptian of the Theban dynasty, perhaps one of the pharaohs or his family members.

In Luxor have discovered a new tomb, which could belong to one of the pharaohs of the eleventh dynasty (XXII–XVIII centuries B. C.), a member of his family or a senior official. According to AFP, about the discovery announced by the Minister of antiquities Mohamed Ibrahim (Mohamed Ibrahim).

That the tomb belonged to some illustrious person says its a large area. Burial structure is re-used during the reign of the seventeenth dynasty, was found inside fragments of pottery of that time (XVII–XVI centuries BC).

The discovery will help to clarify the history of the eleventh dynasty, the head of the Spanish expedition, Jose Galan (Galan Jose). He notes that the fact of the open tomb confirms the assumption that during the reign of the eleventh dynasty in the region of the excavation were a lot of burials.

Five years ago in Luxor was opened another tomb about the same time. It was the sarcophagus, a well-preserved mummy and arrows. Now the finds are exhibited in the Museum of Luxor.

It should be noted that to interpret the tomb as the resting place of the Pharaoh solely on her size – it's a risky move. Perhaps the researchers have any reason to make such assumptions. However, a detailed argument in favor of the interpretation announced by the leader of the expedition and the Minister, in media reports there.

XI dynasty ruled Egypt at the end of the transition period and early Middle Kingdom, in XXII–XVIII centuries B. C. the Specific dates of the dynasty, the number of pharaohs are discussed.

The dynasty came from Thebes, so it is sometimes called a Theban. It was a nomarch in Upper Egypt. They gradually extended their possessions, founded the Kingdom of Thebes in Upper Egypt. The mid-century BC Theban dynasty overthrew Herakleopolis and extended their power over all Egypt.

Of the pharaohs Mentuhotep II and Mentuhotep III, came from the eleventh dynasty, said its Board, a significant consolidation of power, the construction of churches and several foreign campaigns.

XVII dynasty ruled during the Second transitional period in the XVII–XVI centuries BC At this time Egypt was divided into several kingdoms, which were controlled by the Hyksos. The last pharaohs of the seventeenth dynasty waged war against the Hyksos, which ultimately ended in victory and the unification of Egypt.

Luxor is located on the site of ancient Thebes, where, in particular, ruled by the XI and the XVII dynasty. The modern city is located on the right Bank of the Nile. Here are the famous Luxor and Karnak temples and the Avenue of the sphinxes. The left Bank of the river is the Theban necropolis, including the valley of the kings and Valley of the Queens. Here is located the funerary temples of Medinet-Habu, Hatshepsut, Ramesseum and the Colossi of Memnon.



Source: nkj.ru