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Archaeologists uncover architectural elements of ancient temple in Egypt
The find in the Bahariya Oasis dates back approximately 2,500 years
New sections of a temple dating back to the 26th Dynasty, which ruled from 664 to 525 BC, have been discovered on the site of the Al-Qasr Al-Qadim temple in the Bahariya Oasis in western Egypt. This was reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of TV BRICS, citing the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Archaeologists have found the remains of a structure built of sandstone, as well as a number of stone blocks bearing the names and titles of Pharaoh Psamtik I. Furthermore, artefacts have been discovered that will help to reconstruct the temple’s architectural appearance more accurately and trace its history.
According to Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, the new discoveries confirm the significant historical and religious importance of the temple complex, which served as one of the region’s administrative centres during various periods.
El-Leithy added that the finds bear witness to the country’s unique archaeological heritage, which still holds many undiscovered treasures. He highlighted the high level of professionalism among Egyptian archaeologists, whose work plays a vital role in the development of cultural tourism.
Research into the temple complex in the Bahariya Oasis has been ongoing since 2014. Among the most significant discoveries are the main collonaded hall with 16 sandstone columns and several adjoining rooms and sanctuaries, as well as fragments of reliefs and hieroglyphic inscriptions bearing the names of ancient Egyptian deities, foremost among them Amun-Ra, Amunet and Khonsu.
Archaeological finds in other BRICS countries and partner nations are also attracting media attention.
A 12th-century birch-bark letter was discovered during archaeological excavations in Veliky Novgorod. The artefact was found by second-year student Viktoriya Tyupaeva and Kirill Khudin, an associate professor at the Faculty of History and a Candidate of Historical Sciences. The find has now been handed over to specialists for detailed study and deciphering of the text. This was reported on the website of the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH), a partner of TV BRICS.
Fragments of an ancient building with a stove and other historical artefacts were discovered by chance during excavation work in the Belarusian city of Pinsk. Among the artefacts are fragments of broken pottery and metal objects dating from the second half of the 17th century, reports BelTA, a partner of TV BRICS.
According to Xinhua News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS, a team of Chinese and Uzbek archaeologists has uncovered a section of preserved walls at the Kova settlement in the Fergana Valley in Uzbekistan. The find dates from the 3rd century BC to the 10th century AD. The discovery is of great significance for the study of the history of the Silk Road and cultural ties between the East and the West.
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