Latest news with #CFEETK
See - Sada Elbalad
17 hours ago
- See - Sada Elbalad
Wooden Coffins, Ostraca, Ancient Mudbrick Wall Unearthed in Luxor
Ali Abo Dashish _ Ahmed Emam Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has revealed two significant archaeological discoveries in Luxor, following a visit by Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, who inspected the progress of ongoing excavation and restoration projects in the ancient city. During his visit, Dr. Khaled toured the newly restored Southern Chapels of the Akh-Menou temple at Karnak, a project completed in cooperation with the Egyptian-French Center for the Study of the Temples of Karnak (CFEETK). The chapels, now open to visitors for the first time, represent a major step in the ministry's efforts to expand cultural tourism and enhance visitor access to previously closed archaeological sites. In his remarks, Dr. Khaled hailed the French-Egyptian collaboration and emphasized the project's importance in preserving Egypt's rich heritage. The restoration involved structural and fine conservation work, detailed documentation of religious scenes, and efforts to improve accessibility for visitors, including special ramps for people with disabilities. According to Mohamed Abdel-Badie, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, cleaning efforts within the Southern Chapels unveiled vivid scenes showing royal rituals dedicated to the god Amun. The walls of the main corridor depict the "Heb Sed" festival—an ancient jubilee celebration—held by Pharaoh Thutmose III. A lengthy foundation inscription describes the structure as a 'temple of millions of years,' dedicated to Amun-Ra and the deities of Karnak. In turn, Dr. Abdel-Ghaffar Wagdy, Director of Luxor Antiquities and co-director of CFEETK from the Egyptian side, highlighted the high preservation state of the chapels. Much of the structure's walls and ceilings remain intact, and many of the vibrant wall paintings retain their original brilliance, making it one of Karnak's best-preserved monuments. In addition to restoration efforts, Dr. Khaled visited excavation sites where Egyptian archaeological teams have made remarkable discoveries. At Al-Asasif in the Qurna area, archaeologists uncovered a collection of small, undecorated wooden coffins, believed to belong to children. The coffins were found in poor condition. A specialist in human osteology and ancient wood is expected to analyze the remains to determine the coffins' date, as well as the age, gender, and cause of death of the individuals, shedding light on burial practices in the area. Mohamed Abdel-Badie noted that the team also discovered several ostraca—inscribed pottery and limestone fragments—alongside two partially damaged conical seal impressions bearing the title 'Supervisor of the House, Khonsu.' A shaft nearby contained blue faience shabti figurines, and a chamber with a central column showed traces of plaster, although it lacked inscriptions. Meanwhile, in the Nag' Abu Asba area near Karnak, another Egyptian mission uncovered the remains of a massive mudbrick wall dating back to the reign of King Menkheperre, a ruler from Egypt's 21st Dynasty. Each brick was stamped with the king's name and that of his queen. The site also revealed a sandstone gate, multiple workshops, and industrial installations, including furnaces for casting bronze statues and several Osirian bronze figurines of various sizes. Among the most significant finds at the site was a large beer-making facility, which archaeologists believe points to the area's role as an industrial zone in ancient times. Numerous tools, amulets, and coins were also found, offering new insights into the economic and religious life of the period. These discoveries, according to the Supreme Council of Antiquities, reinforce Luxor's position as a living museum and continue to deepen the global understanding of ancient Egyptian civilization. The ministry affirmed its commitment to supporting national archaeological missions and expanding access to newly uncovered heritage sites across Egypt. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan
Egypt Today
05-03-2025
- Science
- Egypt Today
Egyptian-French Archaeological Mission Uncovers Jewelry from the 26th Dynasty at Karnak Temples
The Egyptian-French archaeological mission, affiliated with the French-Egyptian Center for the Study of Karnak Temples (CFEETK) and working in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), has discovered a collection of jewelry dating back to the early 26th Dynasty. The find was made during excavations in the northwestern sector of Karnak Temples. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathi praised the fruitful cooperation between Egypt and France, highlighting that this effort is part of a larger project to develop Karnak Temples—one of Egypt's most significant ancient religious sites. The project aims to enhance the Open-Air Museum, improve visitor services, and enrich the overall tourist experience. As part of these efforts, the mission has updated visitor pathways, installed a new lighting system, and restored and reassembled the shrine of King Amenhotep I, contributing to the transformation of the site into a key tourist attraction. Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, emphasized the significance of this discovery in providing a clearer understanding of the history and development of Karnak Temples during the first millennium BCE. The jewelry collection was found inside a small, broken but complete pottery vessel, with all the artifacts remarkably well-preserved. Mohamed Abdel-Badie, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, detailed the findings, which include gold and metal rings, small gold amulets, a triad figurine of the deities Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, a metallic brooch, and animal-shaped deity amulets, in addition to numerous beads, some of which are gold-plated. Dr. Abdel Ghaffar Wagdy, Director-General of Luxor Antiquities and head of the Egyptian team, stated that the mission is currently working on the restoration and documentation of the artifacts, which will eventually be displayed at the Luxor Museum. Meanwhile, Dr. Jérémy Hourdin, head of the French team, noted that excavations are ongoing in the northern area of Karnak Temple, where several large mudbrick structures have been uncovered. These buildings, dating back to the early 26th Dynasty, were likely used as workshops or storage facilities connected to the temple or other religious sites.
Egypt Independent
01-03-2025
- Egypt Independent
Photos: Dynasty 26 jewels unearthed at Karnak Temples
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery of a collection of rings, amulets, and jewelry made of gold and precious stones from the 26th Dynasty at Karnak Temples. The Egyptian-French archaeological mission of the Egyptian-French Center for the Study of Karnak Temples (CFEETK), in cooperation with the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the French National Center for Scientific Research, discovered a collection of jewelry dating back to the beginning of the 26th Dynasty, during excavation work carried out by the mission in the northwestern sector of Karnak Temples. Sherif Fathy, the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, praised this fruitful cooperation between the Egyptian and French sides, especially as it comes within a large project inside Karnak Temples, one of the most important ancient Egyptian temples. The project aims to develop its open-air museum area and improve the services provided to enhance the tourist experience. The mission has updated the museum's visitor routes and installed a new lighting system, in addition to restoring and reassembling the chapel of King Amenhotep I, as part of the open-air museum development project, which contributes to transforming it into a tourist attraction for Egyptian and foreign visitors.
See - Sada Elbalad
01-03-2025
- Science
- See - Sada Elbalad
New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Ali abo dashish The Egyptian-French archaeological mission affiliated with the French-Egyptian Center for the Study of Karnak Temples (CFEETK), in cooperation with the Supreme Council of Antiquities and the French National Center for Scientific Research, was able to uncover a group of jewelry dating back to the beginning of the 26th Dynasty, during the excavation work carried out by the mission in the northwestern sector of the Karnak Temple. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities stressed the importance of this discovery, which contributes to providing a clearer vision of the Karnak Temple and its historical development during the first millennium BC, explaining that the mission found this jewelry inside a small broken pottery, with all the jewelry pieces in good condition. On his part, Mohamed Abdel Badie, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector said that the jewelry collection includes rings made of gold and metals, small golden amulets, including a triple statue of the ancient Egyptian gods Amun, Mut and Khonsu, in addition to a metal brooch, amulets representing the gods in animal forms, and a large number of beads, some of which are plated with gold. Moreover, the head of the mission from the French side indicated that the work team is continuing research work in the area north of the Karnak Temple, where many huge clay buildings dating back to the beginning of the 26th Dynasty were discovered, and it is likely that they were used as workshop areas or warehouses associated with the temple or other places of worship.
