The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities Announce Today, Sunday, May 31, a major archaeological discovery was made in the “Banehsi” cemetery. Al-Mataria, Ain ShamsRevealing new details from the historic Heliopolis cemetery.
It was a discovery to make During excavations carried out by an Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities, which revealed what officials described as the first nearly complete set of funerary furniture identified in the region.
According to the Egyptian authorities, excavations were initially carried out open A mud-brick burial ground containing human skeletal remains.
As meticulous excavations continued beneath the structure, the team was able to… open A hidden archaeological cache containing a collection of cosmetic tools and symbolic objects associated with funerary practices.
One of the most notable discoveries He was Copper mirror, plus two Alabaster eyeliner Containers that still retain traces of cosmetics.
The third container, to make Of rare black obsidian, it was also discovered as well as two light blue ceramic vessels, one of which contained six intricately carved scarabs, including two surrounded by yellow metal frames believed to be made of gold.
Officials too male This discovery is based on the results of previous excavation seasons at the site, which have already revealed funerary structures made of mud brick and limestone, in addition to two coffins that were found in a stacked and fragmented state.
There was one coffin to make The other is made of plaster with a gilded appearance and decorated with red inscriptions. It contains a gilded remains believed to be of a military figure, along with a coin that may date back to the Roman era.
Additional limestone blocks bearing hieroglyphic inscriptions were also uncovered, enhancing the site’s importance for studying the evolving historical and cultural timeline of the region.
authorities male The Panhsi cemetery represents a living archaeological record documenting the various stages of occupation in the region, as it served as a cemetery for prominent individuals from the Late Period through the Roman era and even the Christian era.
Grave location Forms Part of the Great Necropolis of Ancient Heliopolis, historically known as “AounIt is the main religious center dedicated to the worship of the sun god Ra, making this find particularly valuable for understanding how funerary practices, religious beliefs, and social structures evolved over time.