Roman tomb unearthed in Bourg Al-Arab

"A Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) mission in archaeological area in Alexandria unearthed an ancient tomb that dates back to the Roman era at a site known to the public Manamet Esset Badriya," said SCA Secretary-General Gaballah Ali Gaballah.

Excavations began last week within the plan of the Upper Egyptian task force under Adel Rushdy.

The mission also found architectural elements built of limestone for the foundations of a hall in which funerary rituals were observed and offerings were given.