El Muzzawaka Tombs
El Muzzawaka means The Decorated, it is part of Amheida cemeteries, it is consists of a series of small soft stone hills or ridges in which over 300 tombs were cut dating to the Roman era, some of the tombs’ decorations blends the Egyptian and Roman styles. Although many of the tombs are still unexcavated, two of the most interesting, belonging to Petubastis and Petosiris, are outstanding for their exquisite colorful frescos The tomb of Petubastis consists of a single decorated chamber with recessed shelves intended to house the mummies of the deceased.