An important finding made by Spanish scientists in Luxor (Egypt), has brought to light the tomb of a priest of the god Amon-Ra, about 3,000 years ago, staying in safe under the sands; it was announced by Francisco Martin Valentin, director of the Spanish Mission Egyptologists.
Luxor is a town built on the ruins of the city of Thebes, the capital of the New Kingdom of ancient Egypt, located on the east bank of the Nile, where there have been numerous excavations since the nineteenth century; but it is increasingly difficult to find an intact burial, often finding empty sarcophagus, without the mummy because of the grave robbers in the area.
It is a worthy discovery since the beginning of archeology, because it is the tomb of the priest AnjefJonsu, type of offerings of the god Amun Ra in the famous Karnak Temple, fortified city that housed the most important ancient Egyptian religious complex.
According to information from Valentin it was during excavations in the northwestern part of the burial yard where Spanish experts found the sarcophagus of AnjefJonsu.
The sarcophagus is made of wood and covered with a layer of plaster; it represents the deceased wearing a wig and crown with flowers and colorful ribbons along with ceremonial beard and necklace adorning his chest. It has scenes of priest worshiping different to gods such as Osiris, Anubis, Nefertum or cow goddess Hathor; clergy member of the god “Amun Ra” who accounted divine offerings.
The Institute for Studies of Ancient Egypt, made its seventh archaeological campaign in Luxor; They are working this year at the tomb of Amen Hotep Huy vizier, governor of Amenhotep III (1387-1348 BC) in the necropolis of Asasif, near the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut.
The experts noted a hole of about two meters’ length in the bedrock above the tomb of Vizier, proceeded to lift the flagstones and found the sarcophagus, which now must be studied and restored by the Spanish team later to be exhibited in a museum.
There was an increase in the number of priests who were usually of Libyan origin, noting that these religious covering the tomb were buried with stone slabs rigged, this being an uncommon practice among traditional Egyptian.
There was an increase in the number of priests who were usually of Libyan origin, noting that these religious covering the tomb were buried with stone slabs rigged, this being an uncommon practice among traditional Egyptian.
The noble dwelling was dusted on 18 November, but Thursday was 26 when the Egyptian authorities for the first time have appreciated the beauty of the finding. It was learned that the mission began this year, the seventh of October, and will run until mid-December; digging centered on an area of about 18 by 50 meters. These experts do not doubt the potential of this area and predict more surprises before the end of the event.
ALFA