Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities of Egypt
What would be a mere cleaning and restoration of the Southern Chapel in Luxor ended in dozens of discoveries that help us understand the place.
The restoration work of the southern chapels in Luxor, Egypt, turned out to be more than that.
The reforms included cleaning and structural consolidation, as well as documentation of wall reliefs and decorations. But there were unexpected news.
Inside, several registrations were discovered, among which Rituals performed by Pharaoh in honor of the god Amonas well as scenes from Heb seda royal jubilee festival of Pharaoh Tutmés III, and a foundation inscription that describes the temple as having been “A sanctuary for millions of years.”
Em Al-Asasifthe team, Aidna without published study, discovered a set of small wooden coffins for childrenBut, it points out, most are in poor condition and have no inscriptions.
Numerous ostraca (fragments of limestone and ceramic with registration), two conical seals damaged with the inscription “Khonsu House Supervisor”.
Em Abu Asbathe excavations revealed a colossal clay brick wall Built during the time of Menkheperre, a Pharaoh of the 21st Dynasty (11th century AC), in which each brick has the seal of the king and his wife. A huge sandstone gate.
And a final discovery also revealed that the region could actually be a Industrial Complex – In the area, a large beer factory was found.
