Researchers found the remains of a hall containing columns, clay pots and much more.
For a long time, the archaeological mission worked in the temple of the city of Tel el-Farain. It is better known as the Hill of the Pharaohs. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the success of the mission.
Al-Monitor writes that researchers managed to find the remains of a colonnaded hall in the Buto temple and numerous religious vessels made of clay.
There were also other findings. The ministry reported that a bird-headed deity was found on a limestone panel. It is decorated with a crown and feathers. It is believed that this deity is Mut or Nekhbet. A small stone structure made of lime was found at the floor level. It was protected by thick walls. He had tools for the victims with him.
Authorities say the ruins of the colonnaded hall may belong to the Al-Sawi period. This is indicated by plates and stone fragments with various engravings.
The remains of the hall were found at the southwest end of the Butoh temple. Its area is approximately 6.5 x 4.5 m. The architectural object includes several columns decorated with pictures of the papyrus plant. Previously, such motifs were associated with the goddess Wadjet.
The discovery has been called an important scientific and archaeological contribution to understanding the monuments of the New Kingdom. Hossam Ghoneim, head of the archaeological mission, noted that the mission has been operating since 2016. This city is extremely important because BC. It houses ancient artifacts dating back to 4200 BC.
Goneim said the discovery was invaluable. Archaeologists see for the first time a colonnaded hall in one of the temples in Lower Egypt. These were generally only found in temples in Upper Egypt.
Excavations will continue. Archaeologists are trying to find the rest of the columns inside the temple.
Ahmed Badran, a professor of antiquities in Egypt, described the discovery as important. He added that the site was once an important religious capital. The most recently discovered artifacts are recovered from climate change and rising groundwater.
Finally, he urged foreign archaeological missions to pay more attention to excavations in the Delta region.
Previously Focus He wrote about a unique discovery in Spain. There, during excavations, archaeologists managed to discover a fragment of a relic with an unknown ancient Egyptian goddess.
Source: Focus
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