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Archaeological team uncovers 2000 mummified ram heads and more in Sohag

The discovery contributes greatly to knowing the location of the temple and the life it witnessed for more than two thousand years.
27.03.23 | Source: Egypt Independent

The American archaeological mission affiliated with New York University, working in the area of ​​the temple of King Ramses II in Abydos, Sohag, Upper Egypt, uncovered over 2,000 mummified ram heads dating back to the Ptolemaic era, in addition to a huge building from the Sixth Dynasty.


The Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Mostafa Waziri, stressed the importance of this discovery, which unveils important details in the life and history of the Temple of King Ramses II in Abydos and the surrounding area, especially in light of the historical importance of this temple.

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