Bullet points of Sword with markings of ancient pharaoh Ramses II unearthed in Egypt
Bullet points of Sword with markings of ancient pharaoh Ramses II unearthed in Egypt
- The bronze sword was marked by ancient pharaoh Ramses II and buried for over 3,000 years in an ancient military fort in northeast Egypt.
- The fort, known as Tell Al-Abqain, was used to protect Egypt's northwestern border from attacks by Libyan tribes and Sea Peoples.
- Archaeologists also uncovered a cow buried in the barracks, which was an ancient Egyptian symbol of power, abundance, and prosperity.
- The discovery includes large pottery remnants, personal items such as ivory, agate jars, and red and blue beads, and two blocks of limestone with hieroglyphic inscriptions.
- The bronze sword was marked by ancient pharaoh Ramses II and buried for over 3,000 years in an ancient military fort in northeast Egypt.
- The fort, known as Tell Al-Abqain, was used to protect Egypt's northwestern border from attacks by Libyan tribes and Sea Peoples.
- Archaeologists also uncovered a cow buried in the barracks, which was an ancient Egyptian symbol of power, abundance, and prosperity.
- The discovery includes large pottery remnants, personal items such as ivory, agate jars, and red and blue beads, and two blocks of limestone with hieroglyphic inscriptions.