3200-Year-Old Tomb of Legendary Ramses III's General Discovered in Egypt

It seems it was used twice.

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered a 3200-year-old tomb that likely belonged to a general from the time of Ramses III. This is evidenced by a gold ring found inside bearing the name of the famous ruler.

The tomb is located in the northeast of the country. It is built from mud bricks and includes a burial chamber, as well as three adjacent rooms.

Among the findings were also arrowheads, an ivory box, and clay vessels with inscriptions. They mention the name Horemheb - a high-ranking official and general who later became pharaoh. His reign is dated approximately from 1323 to 1295 BC.

It is unclear why he appears in these texts. Perhaps the tomb was initially occupied during his time and then reused during the reign of Ramses III, who ruled approximately from 1184 to 1153 BC. This period is considered the last significant phase of the flourishing of Egyptian statehood. It was marked by large-scale temple construction and military successes, including the successful repulsion of the "Sea Peoples" invasion.