Archaeologists discover 1,700-year-old Roman-era pyramid tomb in Egypt

A rare pyramid-shaped tomb dating to the Roman period has been uncovered at Bir Al-Shaghala in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis, revealing a striking blend of Egyptian funerary traditions and Greek and Roman influences. The discovery was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on September 24 and has since been reported by Ahram Online, Archaeology Magazine and the Egyptian State Information Service. Built largely from mud brick, the tomb was intended for a man and his wife. Archaeologists believe the monument dates to the late third or early fourth century AD, placing it roughly 1,700 years in the past. Its design and surviving inscriptions offer a glimpse into how different cultural and religious traditions existed alongside one another in Roman-era Egypt.An Egyptian-style entranceThe tomb is reached by a staircase of 14 steps leading to a sandstone entrance.