Korean, Egyptian archaeologists find ancient temple gate blocks during restoration work in Luxor
Korean and Egyptian archaeologists have discovered ancient temple gate blocks during restoration work at the Ramesseum in Luxor. This temple is significant as it serves as a religious and political record of Pharaoh Ramesses II's reign. The find includes blocks belonging to the First Pylon of the temple.
- ▪The Ramesseum is the second largest temple in Egypt.
- ▪The archaeological mission took place on May 21, 2026.
- ▪The discovered blocks are part of the temple's First Pylon.
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Korean, Egyptian archaeologists find ancient temple gate blocks during restoration work in LuxorThe Ramesseum, located in a necropolis near Luxor, serves as a religious and political record of Pharoah Ramesses II’s reign. It is the second largest temple in Egypt.Follow us on GoogleKorean-Egyptian archaeological mission find blocks belonging to the Ramesseum's First Pylon during restoration work in Egypt, May 21, 2026.(photo credit: EGYPTIAN TOURISM AND ANTIQUITIES MINISTRY)
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