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Part of situation: Tell Abu Saifi archaeological excavations (2 clusters)

Tell Abu Saifi excavations may reveal lost city of Mesen

archaeology ancient Egypt Mesen Ramesses II Tell Abu Saifi

Archaeologists at the Tell Abu Saifi site in northeastern Egypt have uncovered significant artifacts that may identify the location of the lost New Kingdom city of Mesen. The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities reported the discovery of a massive sandstone lintel, which was found broken into two pieces.

The lintel features inscriptions on three sides, including the titles of Pharaoh Ramesses II and a text regarding restoration work on a statue of the deity Horus, who is described as the ‘Lord of Mesen’. These findings suggest the site was a key location along the Way of Horus, a strategic military road connecting the Nile Delta to the eastern Mediterranean and the Levant.

In addition to the lintel, excavations have revealed a fortified temple citadel, storage rooms, a mudbrick enclosure wall, and gateways. While the evidence strongly supports the hypothesis that Tell Abu Saifi is the site of Mesen, experts note that further research is required to finalize the identification.

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Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · Horus · Mesen · Ramesses II · Tell Abu Saifi

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