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Tuna el-Gebel

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Tuna el-Gebel, Archaeological necropolis in Minya Governorate, Egypt

The archaeological site spans across vast underground galleries and surface structures, including temples, tombs, and animal burial chambers, spanning 400 by 500 meters.

The necropolis served as a burial ground from 300 BC through the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, containing the remains of both humans and sacred animals.

The site contains the tomb of Petosiris, which became a significant pilgrimage destination during the third and second centuries BC for Greek travelers.

Located 270 kilometers south of Cairo and 10 kilometers west of Hermopolis Magna, the site remains 90 percent unexplored according to geomagnetic surveys.

The underground galleries house numerous mummified ibises and baboons, animals associated with the Egyptian god Thoth who was worshipped at this location.

Location: Minya Governorate

Elevation above the sea: 52 m

GPS coordinates: 27.77500,30.74028

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:38

Ancient monuments and archaeological sites in Egypt

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Egypt holds numerous archaeological sites beyond the pyramids of Giza. From the bent pyramid of Dahshur to the rock temples of Speos Artemidos, these locations present Egyptian architecture through different periods. The collection includes desert fortresses, Roman quarries, prehistoric caves, and religious complexes across various regions from Alexandria to Aswan.

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Tuna el-Gebel

Tuna el-Gebel, Archaeological necropolis in Minya Governorate, Egypt

Ancient monuments and archaeological sites in Egypt

Amarna

Antinoöpolis

Speos Artemidos

Boundary Stelae of Akhenaten

Northern Palace

Deir Abu Fana

Mallawi Museum

Tomb of Panehsy

Anonymous Tombs in Amarna

Tomb of Meryra II

Amarna Tomb 5

Amarna Tomb 3

Amarna Tomb 7

Southern Tomb 11

Southern Tomb 23

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Tomb of Mahu

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Tomb of Nakhtpaaten

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Tomb of Ipy

Tomba d'Amarna 18

Tomba d'Amarna 20

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Tomba d'Amarna 22

Tomba d'Amarna 21

Tomba d'Amarna 17

Tomba d'Amarna 16

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