Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ptolemaic Artifacts in Egypt

Statue and Coins of Cleopatra Discovered in Alexandria, Egypt

A statue possibly representing Cleopatra VII along with coins were recently discovered in Alexandria, Egypt. Credit: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (Egypt) A statue and 337 coins bearing the image of the legendary queen Cleopatra VII have been discovered at the Temple of Taposiris Magna, west of Alexandria, Egypt, shedding new light on the Ptolemaic era. The finds were made by an archaeological team led by Dr. Kathleen Martínez, in collabor…

Egypt: Archaeologists Uncover Ptolemaic Artifacts in Egypt

Cairo, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) -- An Egyptian-Dominican archaeological mission uncovered a collection of artifacts at the Taposiris Magna temple complex west of Alexandria, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on Sunday.

Archaeologist Searching For Cleopatra's Long-lost Tomb Makes 'important' Discovery

An archaeologist searching for the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra VII has made an ‘important’ discovery at a site believed to be the queen’s final resting place. Kathleen Martinez, who has been searching for the grave for nearly two decades, has discovered a statue that may depict the true face of the tomb. queen who ruled from 51 to 30 BC. The white marble statue, which is just the head, has the likeness of a woman with a small nose, pouty lips a…