Roman Pyramid Tomb and Inscriptions Found in Bir El-Shagga
The Egyptian archaeological expedition team in the Bahar Shagalla area of New Valley has uncovered a pyramid-shaped tomb dating back to the Roman era. The tomb is constructed from mud bricks and belongs to a man and his wife. The discovery includes rare funerary inscriptions, among them an ode inscribed in ancient Greek, as well as a stone slab dedicated to Pisyachtis, who is likely a judge. This find highlights the significance of the tomb in studying burial practices and religious art from that period. Additionally, the team found a collection of pottery vessels and a bronze coin bearing the inscription of Emperor Constantine, reflecting the richness and diversity of civilization in the Egyptian oases during the Roman era.
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