The Secret of the Discovery of Ramesseum Temple: Ancient Egyptian Schools, Graves and Storage Rooms Discovered in Luxor | World News
Los Angeles: Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said in a statement that a joint archaeological mission by Egyptian Fagu missionaries revealed graves and buildings, revealing more about the history of the southern city of Ramesseum Temple in Luxor.
The mission found a set of graves dating back to the third intermediate period (about 1069-525 B.C.) and a storage area for olive oil and honey was found near the temple.
Excavations within the temple reveal the “House of Life” (a science school associated with the main temple), including the architectural layout of educational institutions and a rich archaeological collection, including the remains of school drawings and toys. This is the first evidence of the existence of a school in the Ramesseum Temple.
Xinhua News Agency reported that the team also found a group of buildings that could be used as administrative offices on the east side of the temple.
Mohamed Ismail Khaled, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, on Friday, said that the discoveries indicate a complete hierarchical system of civil servants within this temple, as it was not only a place of worship, but also a centre for the redistribution of stored or manufactured products, which benefit the inhabitants of the area, including the artisans of the city monastery, who were subject to royal authority within the system of province.
Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy praised the mission for its efforts to uncover new secrets about the history of the Rames temple and its religious and social role in ancient Egypt.
The rule of Ramses II (1279-1213 B.C.) was the second longest reign in Egyptian history, during which the temple of Ramsesim was built. In 27 BC, an earthquake struck and destroyed the temple.
