Ramses III-Era Military Leader’s Tomb Unearthed in Ismailia

Archaeologists have just uncovered the tomb of a powerful military commander dating back to the reign of King Ramses III at Tell Roud Iskander in Ismailia—revealing yet another intriguing glimpse into ancient Egypt’s strategic might and prestige.

Inside the tomb, excavators found striking symbols of the commander’s elite status: a bronze arrowhead, remnants of a heka scepter, and an exquisitely engraved gold ring bearing the cartouche of Ramses III himself. Cartouches inscribed with King Horemheb’s name were also unearthed, drawing further royal connections into this archaeological puzzle.

Dr Mohammed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, emphasised the significance of this discovery, underscoring Tell Roud Iskander’s strategic military importance during Egypt’s New Kingdom. The find offers fresh insights into Ismailia’s historical role in ancient Egyptian military and burial practices, confirming its crucial position on Egypt’s historical map.