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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Photo: Ancient Egyptian Temple Entrance Found in Nile River


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A stone found in the Nile River bears inscriptions that could shed light on features surrounding the ancient Temple of Khnum. The stone was found near the recently discovered portico of the temple and could date from the 22nd dynasty (945-712 B.C.) to 26th dynasty (664-525 B.C.).

Photograph courtesy Supreme Council of Antiquities