Ancient religious ritual tools unearthed by Egyptian archaeologists
Researchers discovered clay figurines and a large building of polished limestone, both used for religious services.
THE FAMOUS Egyptian pyramids are a perfect example of ancient Egypt’s power and spiritual decay
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Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed a collection of ancient
tools that were used in religious practices from the Temple of the
Pharaohs north of Cairo, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiques announced on Saturday.
The
researchers found small statues of the goddess of fertility and
childbirth Taweret and the god of the moon Thoth, a large offering
holder, a pure gold eye of Ujat, and the remains of golden scales used
for gilding, according to Heritage Daily.
Also
discovered were a group of clay figurines that were used in religious
and ceremonial rituals in dedication to the goddess Hathor, according to
Hossam Ghoneim, director-general of Kafr El-Sheikh antiquities and head
of the mission.
Furthermore, a large building of polished limestone from the inside
was found, representing a well for holy water used in daily rituals.
The
lid of the mummy’s coffin sports characteristic ancient Egyptian
stylized facial features and informative hieroglyphicsELIE POSNER
Last August, it was reported
that the ancient Egyptian King Khufu's Boat, known as the Solar Boat,
an ancient vessel that is the oldest and largest wooden boat discovered
in Egypt, has been moved from its longstanding home next to the Giza
pyramids to the nearby Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), due to be
inaugurated later this year.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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