An ancient tomb of a mysterious man, named TJt, was discovered near Aswan in Egypt, the Ministry of Antiquities announced in a statement.

Dozens of other mummies were also found in the tomb, including two laying on top of each other; they are believed to have been a mother and a child.

"A round-topped coffin was excavated directly in the rock floor. In the main room lied around 30 mummies, among which some of young children who were deposited in a long lateral niche," the Egyptian Ministry added in the statement.

A variety of ancient artifacts were also found inside the tomb, including vases and vessels with remaining food.

It is presumed that the tomb was built between the sixth century B.C. and the fourth century A.D.