Ancient ancient embankment found in Aswan, Egypt
A strange archaeological system was discovered long, leading to the ancient tomb of merchant Sarenput I, making the Middle Eastern scientific community pay special attention .
During excavation at the Aswan cemetery in Qubbet El-Hawa, a group of British archaeologists from Birmingham University and the Egyptian Archaeological Survey found a causeway leading to the tomb of the merchant Sarenput I
Mahmoud Afifi, Head of Egyptian Archeology, said that these newly discovered ancient embankments could be the longest, oldest embankment found west of the Nile in Aswan.
Archeology specifies that this embankment stretches 133 meters to connect the Sarenput I. merchant grave.
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Afifi archaeologist shows that the two sides of the embankment are decorated with decorative figures, found in the north of the embankment, it is described as a group of people pulling a cow. Perhaps this is a form of carvings depicting the ceremony as a gratitude, repaying merchant Sarenput I when he died.
In addition, in a pit of this embankment area, the archaeological group also found a container of clay, many ruins of organic matter and canopic jars, which could be the medicine used in the process of embalming. Currently, the research group is trying to find, analyze and understand the mummification procedure of the merchant Sarenput I.
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Archaeologist Bommas said the discovery continues to provide more prerequisites and opportunities for excavation at the Aswan cemetery in Qubbet El-Hawa and promises many archaeological secrets awaiting our discovery. in front of.
It is known that Sarenput I lived during the reign of King Senusert I , a man who linked priests at Satet, other towns and also an agent, a merchant and merchant. chemistry with the royal family. His grave is found with three rooms connected by a corridor, the first two rooms are supported by columns. The inner room placed the statue of Sarenput I and the reliefs depicting his pet relative and dog and Khnum's religious beliefs.
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