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The artifacts also display the level of sophistication that prevailed in ancient Egyptian craftsmanship. Alongside the treasure, many statues of gods were also discovered. These idols were also ...

the croc-headed god Sobek. (From cats to crocodiles, ancient Egyptians worshipped many animal gods.) Linen that once wrapped the mummies had long been consumed by insects. Examining the remains ...

The triple statuette found on the site includes three of the principal deities of the ancient Egyptian pantheon. Amun, the ruler god of Thebes, Mut, his wife and mother goddess, and their son ...

Jewelry was an important part of ancient Egyptian culture. Excavation at the Karnak temple found a 2,600-year-old pot filled with gold jewelry, beads, and statues. The statues of Egyptian gods ...

The jewellery collection consisted of rings made of gold and metal as well as a triple statue of ancient Egyptian gods, said Mohamed Abdel-Badii, the head of the Egyptian Archaeology Sector.