Archaeological discoveries reported in Egypt

Czech archaeologists, led by Miroslav Bárta from the Czech Institute of Egyptology, have rediscovered forgotten tombs of ancient officials Sabu and Ptahšepsese in Egypt. These tombs are linked to the cult of the god Ptah in Memphis and date back to the Old Kingdom (approximately 2700–2181 BC). The mission has documented previously unknown architectural elements and discovered burial chambers deep underground, providing a more comprehensive view than 19th-century excavations by Auguste Mariette.

In Alexandria, the European Institute of Underwater Archaeology announced the discovery of an ancient bronze ring within the submerged ruins of a palace on the island of Antirhodos. The ring, which features an image of the Lighthouse of Alexandria—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—is considered a unique find. Experts noted that the iconography on the ring is similar to coins from the 2nd century AD, and it represents the first known seal ring to depict the lighthouse.