Ancient Traditions

An extraordinary archaeological discovery has been made in Egypt's Minya Governorate, where a Roman-era tomb containing mummies with golden tongues has been unearthed at the historic site of Al-Bahnasa. The find, made by an Egyptian-Spanish archaeological mission from the University of Barcelona and the Institute of the Ancient Near East, offers unprecedented insights into the funerary practices of the Greco-Roman period. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery on April 18, 2026, describing it as a major addition to the country's rich archaeological heritage. The excavations were led by Maite Mascort Roca and Esther Pons Mellado have revealed a tomb housing several Roman mummies. Many were wrapped in linen intricately decorated with geometric patterns and placed alongside wooden