Josef Wegner
Josef Wegner is a prominent archaeologist affiliated with the Penn Museum, known for his research on ancient Egyptian tombs and dynasties. His recent work includes the excavation of a tomb at Abydos, which has provided valuable insights into a previously lost dynasty of kings from around 3600 years ago, highlighting the challenges faced by archaeologists due to grave robbing and the fragmentary nature of the historical record.
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Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery, an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
Pharaoh Amenemope's gold bracelet stolen from Egyptian Museum in Cairo
United States· 2025-09-22
Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
Pharaoh Amenemope's gold bracelet stolen from Egyptian Museum in CairoUnited States· 2025-09-20Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
Expert reveals secret messages from Ramesses II of Ancient Egypt on Paris obeliskUnited States· 2025-05-21
Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
Rare Viking coffin unearthed in Sweden reveals high-status burial from 1,100 years agoUnited States· 2025-05-17
Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
Excavation site contained false door made of pink granite at Egyptian tomb: officialsUnited States· 2025-05-11
Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
Ancient cymbals discovered in Oman date back 4,000 years, according to new studyUnited States· 2025-04-17
Dr. Josef Wegner, Penn Museum curator who is based in Philadelphia, recently uncovered a groundbreaking discovery: an unknown pharaoh's tomb, dating back 3,600 years.
Archaeologists discover remains of Roman, Germanic warriors under soccer fieldUnited States· 2025-04-07
Josef Wegner is an Egyptologist and professor of Egyptian archaeology at the University of Pennsylvania, who led the excavation of the newly uncovered tomb.
Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian tomb belonging to a ‘mystery king’United States· 2025-04-05
Dr. Josef Wegner discussed the significance of the newly unearthed tomb and its historical implications.
Archaeologists find tomb from lost dynasty of kings
Australia· 2025-03-28
