During excavations in the historic Karnak temple of Egypt, archaeologists found such a treasure that everyone was surprised to see it. A mysterious gold deposit of 2600 years old was found inside the temple, along with which statues of gods were also present. Even after thousands of years, the shine of gold remained intact.
Today, Egypt, a Muslim-majority country, is known as a country that is home to thousands of years old ancient heritage. The ancient heritage of this country has attracted archaeologists and history lovers from all over the world. Archaeologists spend decades digging here to find something rare. In one such excavation, archaeologists have discovered a 2600-year-old treasure in the Karnak temple complex. In this, a magnificent store of gold jewelry and statues of a group of family deities have been found.
New information about ancient Egypt
This latest discovery gives a fascinating insight into the religious and artistic practices of ancient Egypt during the 26th Dynasty. It also sheds new light on the history and development of the Karnak temple complex over a thousand years BC. The ongoing research and restoration of the artifacts provides further information about the tradition and practices of the ancient Egyptians. The recently found artifacts will be displayed in the Luxor Museum after being fully restored. This will provide more information about the ancient culture and religious history of Egypt.
Important Ancient Egyptian Temple at Karnak
The Karnak Temple is known as Egypt's most important and longest surviving religious complex. Located near Luxor, this massive temple complex was constructed around 4,000 years ago and has been continuously renovated and modified for nearly a thousand years. The complex has been the site of major archaeological investigations over the centuries, yielding hundreds of historic discoveries.
Gold statues of gods
The newly discovered items include gold beads, amulets and statues with intricate designs. All of these items were found inside a broken vessel, but their condition remained intact due to the conservation method. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has said that the jewellery found included gold and metal rings, as well as a three-god statue.