2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of gods

Pot of gold and statues of gods uncovered at ancient Egyptian temple

It remains unclear why all gold artefacts were buried in a pot

2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of gods

Archaeologists have found a hoard of 2,600-year-old jewelry at Karnak Temple in Egypt.

Archaeologists Discover Cache of Ancient Gold Jewely in One of Egypt’s Most Famous Temples

A collection of jewelry dating back to the early 26th Dynasty has been found by archaeologists during excavation work in the northwestern part of the Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt. The Temple of Karnak is one of Egypt’s most significant complexes, boasting as many as twenty temples and chapels that have provided great insight into ancient Egyptian religious practices. While there have been a number of incredible artifacts found, the site is an…

Ancient Royal Tomb Discovered in Egypt After Century-Long Search

Egyptian officials announced the discovery of King Thutmose II’s tomb after finding it in 1922 when all royal Egyptian tombs stayed buried. On Tuesday Egyptian

A collection of jewels and amulets of gold and precious stones dating back to the beginning of the XXVI dynasty (664-525 BC), one of the key stages of late Egypt, was discovered in the northwest section of the Karnak temples. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt confirmed the discovery by the archaeological mission of the Franco-Egyptian Centre for Studies of the Temples of Karnak (CFEETK). The discovery took place during excavations…