Short History Of Tomb-raiding: The Epic Hunt Fo... Page

Tomb robbing is as old as the pyramids themselves. In Ancient Egypt, burial was not just a farewell; it was a transition to the afterlife, requiring the deceased to be surrounded by their worldly possessions. This concentrated wealth acted as a magnetic pull for thieves, often within hours of interment.

: Even the earliest Predynastic tombs were plundered for their treasures. Short History of Tomb-Raiding: The Epic Hunt fo...

: In the 9th century, Arab ruler Ibn Tulun established guilds of "seekers" ( mutalibun ) who were actually taxed on their finds. Tomb robbing is as old as the pyramids themselves

: Many early modern hunts were steeped in the supernatural, with "expert magicians" hired to locate treasure and communicate with guarding spirits like ghosts or djinns. : Even the earliest Predynastic tombs were plundered

By the medieval and early modern periods, tomb raiding became more systematic.