Egypt discovers 2,600-year-old jewelry collection

A newly discovered collection of rare jewelry provides deeper insights into the historical development of the Karnak Temple in the first millennium BC.

Karnak temple complex in Luxor, Egypt. (Source: unitedguidestravel)

A rare collection of jewelry dating back to the early 26th Dynasty (664-525 BC) has been discovered in the northwest area of ​​Karnak Temple in Luxor, Egypt.

This important discovery is the result of a collaboration between the Egyptian-French Karnak Temple Research Center (CFEETK), the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS).

SCA Secretary General Mohamed Ismail Khaled called the discovery “a very important discovery ” as it provides a deeper understanding of the historical development of the Karnak Temple in the first millennium BC. Despite being found inside a small broken ceramic jar, the jewelry was remarkably well preserved.

According to Mr. Abdel Ghaffar Wagdy, Director General of Luxor City Antiquities and head of the Egyptian archaeological delegation, the collection includes many precious artifacts: rings made of gold and other metals, gold amulets with images of the three ancient Egyptian gods Amun, Mut and Khonsu, metal brooches, animal-shaped amulets and many beads, some of which are gold-plated.

The research team is currently restoring and recording the artifacts and will soon display them at the Luxor Museum.

Archaeologist Jérémy Hourdin, head of the French archaeological mission, said the team is continuing excavations north of Karnak. The area has already uncovered large mud-brick structures from the early 26th Dynasty, which are believed to have been used as production or storage facilities for Karnak and other religious sites.

Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy expressed his satisfaction with the fruitful cooperation between Egyptian and French archaeological experts. He stressed that the discovery is part of a large-scale project at Karnak Temple - one of the most important ancient temple complexes in Egypt.

The project aims not only to develop the open-air museum area but also to enhance the visitor experience, contributing to turning Karnak Temple into an attractive destination for domestic and international tourists./.

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