March
26
/ 2023
An American archaeological mission has made a jaw-dropping discovery in the area of the Temple of King Ramesses II in Abydos, Egypt. The team unearthed over 2,000 mummified and decomposed ram heads dating to the Ptolemaic era, which are thought to be votive offerings to the pharaoh. This indicates the continuation of Ramesses II's sanctification for up to 1000 years after his death. In addition to this remarkable find, the team also uncovered a much older palatial structure, dating back approximately 4,000 years. King Ramesses II, also known as Ramesses the Great, was one of the most powerful and successful pharaohs in ancient Egypt. He reigned from 1279 to 1213 BC, during the New Kingdom period, and was the third
