New Evidence of a Sanctuary Unearthed in Heliopolis
Thursday, May 5, 2016
CAIRO, EGYPT—Mahmoud Afify, head of the ancient Egyptian antiquities sector at the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, announced that the Egyptian-German Archaeological Mission to Matariya discovered a sanctuary of Nectanebo I (380-363 B.C.) in the temple precinct of Heliopolis. According to a report in ANSAmed, the building was constructed with limestone reliefs and columns, and had lower wall zones made of black basalt. Aiman Ashmawy, head of the Egyptian team, added that the eastern gate was made of brown silicified sandstone. The team also unearthed a bronze figurine of the goddess Bastet, basalt slabs carved with images of Nile gods and accompanying texts, and sculptor’s practice pieces. To read about animal mummies, go to "Messengers to the Gods."
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