The first-ever Roman tomb carved directly into natural rock was unveiled by Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Monday.

The tomb was discovered near El Banassa, Egypt, by a team of Spanish archeologists from the University of Barcelona and members of the Old Near East Institute. according to in a post shared on the department's Facebook page. Roman tombs reveal a new style of burial with natural rock and holes dug into the ground inside.

At least 23 mummies were buried in the natural rock in coffin-shaped burials dug directly into the ground. “This new discovery sheds further light on the region's rich history, as the research team discovered a series of rock tombs dating back to the Ptolemaic period and BC.” [305-30 BC] and the romans [30 BC-641 AD] ” said Mostafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA). Said Archeo News.

Along with the mummy, numerous other artifacts were recovered from the site. These included crowns, colorful funerary masks, terracotta statues depicting Isis and Aphrodite wearing her two tongues made of gold, Roman imperial poetry, and feminine perfumes. The interior of the tomb was decorated with depictions of plants, vines, animals, and birds. (Related: The asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs did not cause a 'nuclear winter', scientists claim)

Archaeologists believe there is more to uncover beneath the ruins. Excavation is ongoing. We'll let you know what we discover next.