A joint mission of Egyptian and international archaeologists in Aswan has announced the discovery of an unlooted tomb belonging to a high-ranking official from the reign of Ramesses II. The tomb belongs to Neb-Ta-Wy, identified by inscriptions as the 'Director of Royal Quarry-Logistics,' responsible for the transportation of massive stone blocks from southern Egypt to the northern temple sites.
The central chamber contains a magnificent red-granite sarcophagus weighing over 15 tons, adorned with intricate reliefs depicting the journey of the sun god Ra. Researchers noted that the wall paintings remain exceptionally vibrant, showcasing scenes of workers operating massive wooden levers and sledges to move obelisks along the Nile, providing rare technical insight into New Kingdom engineering.