Archaeologists recently discovered unusual artifacts during excavations in Egypt, including a “tongue” and “claws” made of gold.
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find in a Facebook post on Saturday. The object was discovered at the Al-Bafnasa ruins in Minya governorate.
Officials estimate that the artifacts date back to the Ptolemaic period, when Macedonian Greeks ruled Egypt from 305 BC to 30 BC. Its fall marked the end of Hellenistic Egypt and the beginning of Roman rule.
In a press release translated from Arabic to English, the Ministry of Tourism said that in addition to 13 human tongues made of gold, “various amulets and vases” depicting Ra, Isis, Horus and Osiris He said it was discovered in a grave.
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Archaeologists discovered a golden “tongue” while excavating an ancient Egyptian tomb. (Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, via Facebook)
According to the Ministry of Tourism, the archaeological survey, carried out jointly by the University of Barcelona and the University of Chicago, also uncovered several Ptolemaic tombs with “colorful carvings and inscriptions,” as well as other “unique archaeological discoveries.” “Found objects” were also discovered.
“Mummy gold medal from the Ptolemaic period” [were found] Similarly, numerous ancient Egyptian texts and landscapes…[ing] “This is a wonderful addition to the history of the region and highlights the religious practices that were widespread during the Ptolemaic period,” the statement said.
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Archaeologists say the golden tongue was found inside the mummy's coffin. (Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, via Facebook)
“In one of the tombs discovered, there were 29 amulets for the Pillar of Ra, two scarabs of gods such as Horus, Thoth and Isis, and a combination of three idols, plus two hearts. scarab was found in place inside the mummy,” the Ministry of Tourism added.
Excavators also discovered a rectangular stone burial well leading to the main tomb. There, archaeologists discovered three rooms with dozens of mummies lying side by side, marking an ancient mass grave.
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Archaeologists discovered nails made of gold during excavations. (Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, via Facebook)
“The walls of one of these rooms are decorated with pictures and colored letters representing the owners of the cemetery and their families in front of the idols Anubis, Osiris, Horus, Atum and Thoth,” the press release states. has been done. “The ceiling also features a painting of the god Nut in white on a blue background, surrounded by stars and sacred vessels carrying deities such as Khepri, Atum, and Shara.”
Prior to the latest discovery, the archaeological team also uncovered a number of tombs dating back to Greek and Roman times, as well as an ancient Catholic cathedral and the Temple of Osireion.
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Archaeologists have discovered numerous artifacts depicting Egyptian gods. (Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, via Facebook)
“The mission will continue its work in the field to uncover further secrets of this remarkable archaeological area,” the press release concludes.
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