An archaeological mission from Egypt's Ain Shams University has completed the earthworks of a shrine to Ramses II discovered final twelvemonth inwards Cairo's Matariya district.
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Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities |
The caput of the mission Mamdouh El-Damaty explains that the shrine was ane time used during festivals.
The mission has besides unearthed a collection of lintels, scarabs, amulets, clay pots as well as blocks engraved alongside hieroglyphic text.
El-Damaty says the regain is of import because it is a unique shrine from the New Kingdom that was used for the Heb Sed festival, non solely during the reign of Ramses II simply throughout the Ramesside period.
Author: Nevine El-Aref | Source: Ahram Online [October 25, 2018]
Sumber http://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com
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Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities |
The mission has besides unearthed a collection of lintels, scarabs, amulets, clay pots as well as blocks engraved alongside hieroglyphic text.
![]() |
Credit: Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities |
El-Damaty says the regain is of import because it is a unique shrine from the New Kingdom that was used for the Heb Sed festival, non solely during the reign of Ramses II simply throughout the Ramesside period.
Author: Nevine El-Aref | Source: Ahram Online [October 25, 2018]
Sumber http://archaeologynewsnetwork.blogspot.com
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