Nevine al-Aref – Ahram Online An Egyptian-German archaeological mission has uncovered original reliefs and inscriptions on the walls and ceilings of the Temple of Esna near Luxor, where ongoing restoration works. The mission uncovered a distinguished relief at the top of the entrance gate of the temple. The relief depicts 46 …
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Egypt Independent The ancient Egyptian Temple of Esna’s western mud-brick wall partially collapsed on Wednesday due to leaking water, but caused no losses in the archaeological area in South Luxor, said Ayman Ashmawy, head of the Ancient Egyptian Antiquities Sector. Ashmawy clarified that the wall overlooked a slum area consisting …
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In the small town of Esna almost 50km south of Luxor stands the Esna Temple dedicated to the god of the Nile Khnum with its distinguished architecture and wall paintings, reports Nevine El-Aref. Nevine El-Aref – Al-Ahram Weekly Its history goes back to prehistoric times, although Esna was first mentioned in the …
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