Competing in grandeur with the Luxor Temple, archaeologists have uncovered a unique relic from Ancient Egypt.

During excavations in Egypt, archaeologists uncovered a pylon from an ancient temple dating back to the reign of Ptolemy VIII. This remarkable discovery highlights the grandeur of the Ptolemaic temple.

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Recent archaeological excavations have uncovered a significant relic from Ancient Egypt — the pylon of a Ptolemaic temple, found in Sohag, Egypt. The artifact was discovered on the western side of the main temple in Athribis, a site that was once central to ancient Egyptian religious practices, writes Heritage Daily.

Athribis was an important cult center dedicated to the worship of Min-Re, his lioness goddess wife Repit, and their son, the child deity Kolantes. The site includes a temple complex, settlement, necropolis, and ancient quarries.

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At the heart of this recent discovery is a monumental pylon measuring 51 meters in length, divided into two towers that are 24 meters wide, flanking the central entrance gates. Archaeologists estimate that the structure originally stood at a height of 18 meters, rivaling the grandeur of the pylon of the Luxor temple.

During the excavation, hieroglyphic inscriptions were found on both the outer and inner walls of the pylon. These inscriptions depict the pharaoh and various deities. An analysis of the cartouches discovered at the entrance and on the inner walls indicated that the structure dates back to the reign of Ptolemy VIII, who is believed to have been the initiator of the temple's construction.

Known for his cunning political strategies, Ptolemy VIII ruled Egypt from 170 to 116 BC. Despite his reputation in ancient Greek texts as a ruthless and cruel ruler, he was also regarded as one of the most intelligent politicians of his time.

This discovery is part of ongoing research within the "Athribis" project at the University of Tübingen, with continued support from the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt. Upcoming excavation seasons aim to explore the pylon further, promising to shed more light on the architectural and cultural heritage of the Ptolemaic dynasty.

We also reported on the highest petroglyphs found in Europe. These 3000-year-old images were discovered in Italy.