Ancient Egypt was a land shrouded in mystery. No other civilization has captivated the imaginations
of both intellectuals and laypeople. Its origins, religion, and magnificent architecture: towering
temples, pyramids, and the enormous Sphinx are all shrouded in mystery. The Egyptian pyramids are
the most famous of all ancient monuments, and the only remaining wonder of the ancient world's seven
wonders. The seeds of civilization were initially sown along the Nile's banks, just as life emerged
from the waters. The great Nile, which flows north from the heart of Africa to the Mediterranean Sea,
fueled the pharaonic kingdom's expansion. People, animals, and plants were drawn to the banks of
the long, narrow flood plain. Nomadic hunters settled in the valley during pre-dynastic times
and began to grow crops to supplement their food source. The annual flooding of the river,
viewed as a gift from the gods, deposited nutrient-rich silt across the land, creating
excellent conditions for growing wheat, flax, and other crops. However, a recent discovery near the
Nile River's banks has experts baffled. What did they discover, and were the ancient Egyptians
keeping secrets from the rest of the world? Join us as we investigate some of the most recent
finds in Egypt that have scientists concerned. Archaeologists uncover Ramses II's lost temple
Several ancient sites have been unearthed by scientists and archaeologists,
some of which are still being discovered today. The Temple of Ramses II, for example,
was once lost and forgotten. According to Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities, the discovery was made
by experts on an Egyptian-Czech mission near the village of Abusir, southwest of Cairo. The
excavation location is close to Saqqara's famous step pyramid. This Temple is the only proof that
Ramses II was present in the Badrashin district of Giza, which is part of Greater Cairo. The
discovery, according to the head of the Czech team, Miroslav Barta, confirmed the continuous
worship of the sun god 'Ra' in Abusir, which began in the fifth dynasty around 4500 years
ago. When the temple was unearthed, the Ministry of Antiquities noted in a Facebook post that it
is 105 feet by 167 feet. Mudbrick foundations for a pylon, or massive gateway, have also
been discovered. Archaeologists and scientists also unearthed the remnants of a vast forecourt
leading to a hall of pillars, some of which were painted blue. A staircase or ramp leading
to a sanctuary was uncovered near the end of the forecourt. According to archaeologists' findings,
the sanctuary was divided into three parallel Chambers. What remained of this once-recognized
temple was buried in sand and stone fragments that could have been part of a polychrome
relief that once adorned the previous Temple's exterior. The cults of the sun gods "Amun" and
"Ra," as well as the goddess Nekhbet, are associated with these relief fragments.
Tomb of the Egyptian god Osiris next to the river Nile
Following excavations in key areas of Egypt, scientists and archaeologists ventured on to
the Theban Necropolis. The Theban Necropolis is a massive collection of ancient tombs and temples
that once stood alongside the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, which is now known as contemporary
Luxor. In 2015, archaeologists discovered an ancient tomb on the West Bank of the Nile that
was built in the style of the mythological tomb of Osiris among these combinations of ancient
tombs and temples. It was discovered in Sheikh Abd Al-Qurna, which has the most private burials
in the Theban Necropolis complex. It is located in Abydos, one of Egypt's oldest settlements,
and is where all of Egypt's highest-ranking officials, priests, and influential people
were buried throughout the New Kingdom period. The New Kingdom lasted from the 16th century BC to the
11th century BC and was ruled by Egypt's 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. Parts of the tomb were
first unearthed in 1887 by Philippe Virey, but he never detailed or published his findings. With
modern archaeologists hunting for new finds, a team of Spanish and Italian archaeologists led by
Maria Alvarez Sosa of the Min project collaborated to explore the site's chambers and shafts.
After gathering information from the carvings and compositions inside the tomb, they claimed
that it was fashioned after the great tomb of Osiris, a God and an important part of ancient
Egyptian legend. Archaeologists believe the tomb dates from 760 to 656 BC or 672 to 525 BC,
the 25th and 26th dynasties, based on their discoveries and information obtained about it.
These periods are postulated based on a comparison to similar tombs that include Osirian elements. In
particular, a notable and popular example is the Osirian tomb of Osiris, which is built amid Seti
I's own burial complex. According to Egyptian mythology, Osiris is the deity of the afterlife
as well as the underworld. He is typically shown as having vivid emerald green skin and a Pharaoh's
beard. He is also shown wearing a hat adorned with two gorgeous ostrich plumes, as well as
his legs wrapped up like a mummy. He also wields a crook and a flail, symbols of his dominion over
the land, as did previous ancient pharaohs. Osiris is a well-known Egyptian God, and his life events
were generally enacted as a stage play by ancient Egyptians every year; it is a dramatic play that
accounts his death and rebirth. Pharaohs and other famous individuals in ancient Egypt were known to
execute Osiris-related rites because they believed Osiris could help them resurrect from the dead.
According to Egyptian mythology, Osiris drowned in the Nile, or in some versions of the story,
he was chopped into 14 pieces by Seth, his brother. Seth is the Egyptian god of storms,
disorder, violence, and outsiders, and he plotted with others to imprison his brother in a box and
then throw him into the Nile. After Osiris died and his body was strewn around Egypt, Isis,
the patroness of nature and magic, and Osiris' partner went out to find them. All parts of his
body were discovered and restored over the course of 12 days, with the exception of his phallus,
which was believed to have been eaten by a catfish. Isis then created a new phallus out
of gold and used magic to bring Osiris back from the dead for long enough for him to impregnate
Isis. Horus, the falcon-headed deity linked with kingship, grew from this conception.
but back to the tomb what made it very clear to be Osiris's tomb was that the symbolism of Osiris is
very evident in it due to all the elements about the mythical Osiris. the tomb has a
large Staircase about 3.5 meters long with a 4-meter-high ceiling and the bottom leading to
the underworld. another staircase leads directly to the Osiris statue which is at a higher level
and isolated on his Island. around Osiris the statue is an empty Corridor surrounding it which
depicts a Channel of water and the expected burial chamber below the statue therefore identifying the
Dead with Osiris. archaeologists also explored the funerary room where they spotted demons
holding knives and they are depicted as Guardians which protect the deceased body in the afterlife.
Egyptian queen A separate team of archaeologists uncovered
the tomb of a previously unknown Egyptian queen, who is now thought to be the wife of the pharaoh
Neferefre, who ruled 4,500 years ago. According to reports, this tomb was unearthed near the
finding of Osiris' tomb at Abu Sir. Several pyramids dedicated to Fifth Dynasty pharaohs,
notably Neferefre, were located here. The Egyptian antiquities minister, Mamdouh al-Damaty, told the
press that the queen's name has been identified as Khentakawess III, according to inscriptions on the
walls of her tomb. Al-Damaty stated that for the "first time, we have discovered the name of this
queen who had been unknown before the discovery of her tomb". "This discovery will help us shed light
on certain unknown aspects of the Fifth Dynasty, which along with the Fourth Dynasty, witnessed the
construction of the first pyramids," he added. King Tutankhamun may have been a young warrior
Locating the tomb of an Egyptian queen is exciting, but how about discovering
that prior beliefs about the renowned young King Tutankhamun were simply wrong?
Tutankhamun is one of the most well-known pharaohs in Egyptian history. Because Tutankhamun's tomb
was left untouched until British archaeologist Howard Carter discovered it on November 26,
1922, discovering and exploring the contents of Tutankhamun's huge tomb is regarded as one
of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the modern age. However,
one of the items discovered in his tomb has sparked speculation that the young king may have
been a Young Warrior before his death. Among the items discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb was leather
armor. The results of an analysis of the armor in a documentary contradict the assumption that the
young king was a feeble and sickly youth before his unexpected death at roughly 18 years of age.
The leather armor was analyzed using sophisticated photography, which revealed evidence of wear
and tear on a three-thousand-year-old armor and illustrates that the young boy may have
engaged in battles. Lucy Skinner, an expert on ancient Egyptian leather from the University of
Northampton in the United Kingdom, took part in the documentary. She saw slight abrasion around
the edges of the leather scales, indicating that the armor had undergone extensive use,
and as the owner, this shows that Tutankhamun had worn it and possibly even seen war. This
heavy usage of leather armor was unusual, given that prior study had suggested that the young
King suffered from health problems. Tutankhamun suffered from a genetic bone-wasting illness and
a club foot, leaving him unable to walk correctly, according to a virtual autopsy conducted in 2014.
However, experts' discovery may provide further light on the young Pharaoh's
history. The remains of the tunic-like garment are housed at Cairo's new Grand Egyptian Museum.
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