Necropolis

Egypt discovers remains of tomb, false door of ancient royal chamberlain at Saqqara necropolis

In front of the false door, archaeologists uncovered a complete set of alabaster funerary tools, including an offering table and disc, a purification basin, a jug, and a basin. 

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Photo of false door found at the Bubasteum necroplis in Saqqara, Egypt, September 4, 2026.
Gallic skeletons found by archaeologists during excavations of the former garden of the Cordeliers Convent in Paris, France, March 30, 2026.

Archaeologists unearth at least five Gaul skeletons buried sitting upright during Paris excavations

Burials such as these are unique, as only about 50 “seated skeletons” have been found across a dozen archaeological sites in Europe.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Remains of a child buried with a bronze belt found in Pontecagnano Faiano, Italy, March 24, 2026.

Children buried in 'adult warrior' bronze belts discovered in 2,500-year-old tomb in Italy

A total of 34 burials dating between the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE were discovered, the Superintendency shared, half of which belonged to children between the ages of two and 10.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
The new Medusa relief found in the urn.

Medusa in Perugia: Mystery in an Etruscan tomb challenges ideas on ancient funerals

High-ranking Acsi family burial from 3rd century BCE contains deliberate arrangement of simple pottery instead of expected human remains.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF