Collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman-era artifacts discovered at Egypt’s Heracleopolis

Collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman-era artifacts discovered at Egypt’s Heracleopolis

The finds include the ruins of a Roman basilica and Doric temple, the head of a marble statue of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, several cartouches, and molds used to mint coins in the Roman period.

Egypt unveils a striking trove of ancient artifacts as the country tries to boost tourism industry - WXXV News 25

By  SAMY MAGDY CAIRO (AP) — Archaeologists unearthed a set of ancient artifacts in Egypt including Pharaonic funerary furniture, remains of a Roman basilica and a marble head of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty. The discoveries, announced Sunday, are part of the Egyptian government’s efforts to boost the country’s tourism industry and bring cash to the troubled economy. At the center of these efforts was the November inau…