A remarkable discovery of intricately crafted jewelry from over 2,500 years ago has been uncovered at Karnak Temple. The find, 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), was announced in February 2025.
The jewelry was found inside an intact pottery vessel and includes gold rings, deity amulets, a metallic brooch, and numerous beads, some gold-plated. One of the most notable pieces is a golden amulet depicting the Theban triad: Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
The Theban triad consists of Amun, the chief god of ancient Thebes, associated with creation, fertility, and the sun; his consort Mut, a maternal goddess; and their son Khonsu, who personified the moon. This discovery provides valuable insight into the religious and artistic traditions of Egypt’s late period. Other amulets, shaped like animals, suggest that these items were used as protective charms in religious or personal rituals.
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