The
Ministry of Antiquities announced the discovery of an artifact in a parking lot
in Akhmim, Sohag governorate, during a drilling operation to develop the site.
The
ministry said in a statement on Monday that the archaeological committee, which
was formed under the chairmanship of Gamal Abdel Nasser, confirmed that the
piece found in the parking is an official historical artifact.
The
discovered piece is part of a black granite statue of King Amenhotep III from
the Eighteenth Dynasty, said Abdel Nasser.
Preliminary
examination showed that the statue depicts the with his left foot forward, a
tradition commonly employed while building statues of ancient Egyptian kings,
said Abdel Nasser.
On
his right foot, are hieroglyphic writings which represent the coronation and
birth names of King Amenhotep III, he added. The
artifact was transferred to Sohag Museum for restoration.
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