A new archaeological discovery in Minya sheds light on the mysteries of the Bahansa during the Roman era

 The Spanish archaeological mission from the University of Barcelona and the Institute of the Ancient Near East, headed by Dr. Maite Mascort and Dr. Esther Pons Mellado, has successfully located a tomb from the Roman era in the Al-Bahnasa region of Minia. This discovery occurred during their ongoing excavation efforts at the site, which remains a highlight for those interested in Egypt tours.

The excavation process brought to light several mummies from the Roman period. Some of these remains were found wrapped in decorative linens featuring geometric patterns, alongside wooden sarcophagi and four tongues—three made of gold and one of copper. There was also clear evidence of gold leaf application on several mummies, marking this as a significant stop for Egypt day tours.

Mr. Sherif Fathy, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, shared his pride in this find, noting that it joins a list of major recent discoveries in Minia that showcase the diversity of Egyptian history. Travelers often explore such history through a Cairo day tours package, which connects the capital's treasures to these outlying archaeological gems.

Dr. Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated that the find offers fresh perspectives on burial rituals in Al-Bahnasa during the Greco-Roman eras. He highlighted the discovery of a rare papyrus within a mummy containing verses from Homer’s Iliad, specifically the "Catalogue of Ships." Such academic depth is what many seek when booking a Day Tour to Dahshur, Memphis, and Meidum from Cairo.

Further details from Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Badei, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, revealed that work east of Ptolemaic Tomb No. 67 led to a trench with three limestone chambers. In the first chamber, they found a large jar with cremated remains and the head of a feline. Similar discoveries are often compared to the structures seen during a Tour to Giza Pyramids, Dahshur, and Meidum Pyramid.

In the second chamber, another jar held the remains of two cremated individuals. Additionally, the southern part of the site yielded bronze and terracotta statues, including representations of the deity Harpocrates and Cupid. Visitors often look for these types of artifacts while on a Tour to Giza Pyramids and Meidum from Cairo or a more extensive Day Tour to Meidum, Giza Pyramids and Saqqara.

Finally, Dr. Hassan Amer, the mission’s excavation director, noted that Tomb No. 65 contained more gold tongues and Roman mummies within an underground hypogeum. While these areas suffered from ancient looting, they remain as historically significant as the sites visited during a Cairo Day Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Medium or a specialized Cairo Day Tour to Saqqara and Memphis.