Ancient stone blocks were discovered at illegal excavation sites in Sohag, Egypt

An ancient stone block carved with a shell of the Nectanebo II dynasty was the 30th found at an illegal excavation site. Before that, this king was famous for his unique constructions during his reign in Abydos.

Specifically, the Egyptian Archaeological Committee in Sohag town found a block of stone engraved with the ammunition of King Nectanebo II in the 30th during a surprise inspection at an old house in Beni Mansour area, accordingly. The landlord conducted an illegal excavation.

According to Hani Abul Azm, head of Egypt's Archaeological Inspection Agency, police have arrested suspects who conducted illegal excavations and sealed the temporary home until the investigations were completed. as well as excavation.

Abul Azm said that this ancient stone block could be part of King Nectanebo II's royal temple or it could be part of the temple wall built by the king.

Abul Azm also said, after completing the recall procedure, there will be many other related excavations taking place in this area.

Ashraf Okasha, General Manager of Abydos Antiquities Agency pointed out that this newly discovered ancient stone is 1.40x40 cm in size, but due to the high groundwater level, it is determined whether it is part of a good temple. A temple wall is facing many difficulties.

Okasha added that the Archaeological Committee examined the area at this two-story mud brick house - the site of the illegal excavation with an ancient stone block discovered at the bottom of a four-meter-deep pit.