Ancient Egypt excavation uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads at Abydos

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At least 2,000 mummified ram heads dating from the Ptolemaic period and a palatial Old Kingdom structure have been uncovered at the temple of Ramses II in the ancient city of Abydos in southern Egypt, antiquities officials said on Saturday.

Published 2 months ago · Cairo, Egypt

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Times of India

2,000 mummified ram heads unearthed in Southern Egypt

The heads date from the Ptolemaic period, according to reports.

2 months ago·Mumbai, India

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News18 India

Ancient Egypt Excavation Uncovers 2,000 Mummified Ram Heads at Abydos

Mummified ewes, dogs, wild goats, cows, gazelles, and mongooses were found in the temple along with the ram heads, which are thought to be votive offerings indicating continuing reverence for Ramses II at the site about 1,000 years after his death, a statement from the tourism and antiquities ministry said.

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Reuters

Ancient Egypt excavation uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads at Abydos

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Ancient Egypt excavation uncovers 2,000 mummified ram heads at Abydos

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Over 2,000 Mummified Sheep Heads Unearthed In Egypt Temple

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 2,000 ancient mummified sheep heads left as offerings in a temple to the pharaoh Ramses II, the tourism and antiquities ministry said Sunday.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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