Egypt Daily News – Egyptian authorities have discovered a new and magnificent archaeological find made of gold, dating back more than 2,000 years. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced details of the new discovery, which includes a collection of gold rings, amulets, and jewelry from the 26th Dynasty at the Karnak Temples in Luxor.
The ministry stated that the discovery, made by the Egyptian-French archaeological mission, Egypt Discovers Ancient Gold Treasure over 2,000 Years Old conducted by the mission in the northwestern sector of the Karnak Temples.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, confirmed that this discovery will contribute to a clearer understanding of the Karnak Temples and their historical development during the first millennium BC. He added that the mission found the jewelry inside a small broken pottery vessel, which remained intact, and that all the jewelry pieces are in good condition.
Rings Made of Gold and Metals
Mohamed Abdel-Badie, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, stated that the jewelry collection includes rings made of gold and metals, small gold amulets, and a triad statue of the ancient Egyptian gods Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It also features a metal brooch, amulets depicting gods in animal forms, and a large number of beads, some of which are gold-plated.
Dr. Abdel-Ghaffar Wagdy, Director General of Luxor Antiquities and head of the mission on the Egyptian side, said that the team is currently working on restoring and documenting these discoveries, which will be displayed at the Luxor Museum.
Saite Dynasty
For his part, Jérémy Hourdon, head of the mission on the French side, explained that the research team continues its work in the area north of the Karnak Temple, where they have uncovered several large mudbrick structures dating back to the early 26th Dynasty. He stated that these structures were likely used as workshops or storage areas connected to the Karnak Temple or other places of worship.
It is worth noting that the 26th Dynasty, also known as the Saite Dynasty in Egyptian history, consisted of nine kings, the first being Stephinates and the last Psamtik III.
The dynasty ruled from 664 BC to 526 BC.
