Buried for over 2,500 years, a collection of intricately crafted jewelry from the Dynasty 26 has resurfaced at Karnak Temple. The discovery was made by the Egyptian-French archaeological mission of the Egyptian-French Centre for the Study of Karnak Temples (CFEETK) in collaboration with the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) and the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) in February 2025. The artifacts, found inside a small, yet intact, pottery vessel, include gold rings, amulets of deities, a metallic brooch, and numerous beads, some of which gold-plated. Among the most striking finds is a golden amulet depicting the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. Amun, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu comprise The Theban Triad. Amun was the chief god of ancient Thebes, associated with creation, fertility, and the sun. Mut, often depicted as a mother figure, was a maternal goddess. Khonsu, their son, personified the moon. The discovery offers insight into the religious and artistic traditions of ancient Egypt’s late period. Other amulets, featuring animal-shaped deities, suggest the use of protective charms in religious or personal rituals. “It is a very important discovery because it provides a…
