Parlour of Hatshepsut time unearthedAn Egyptian-Spanish archaeological expedition unearthed Thursday a parlour belonging to Gihoti, a workers' superintendent in charge of decorating temples and galleries during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, 1502-1487 BC.
Friday, March 31, 2006
A game board was also excavated in a nearby room. Supreme Council of Antiquities Secretary General Zahi Hawwas said the parlour found in the Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom's capital of Thebes in Luxor Thursday was one of the largest as it is measured 34 metres long. The head of the Spanish team said that house utensils were also found.New discovery in LuxorAN Egyptian-Spanish archaeological team, operating on the West Bank in Luxor, have discovered a room housing the tomb of the foreman responsible for decorating all the temples and palaces in the ancient city of Thebes (modern-day Luxor) in the reign of Queen Hatshepsut (1502 - 1482 BC). The discovery, announced by Culture Minister Farouq Hosni, also includes a collection of wooden and clay artifacts.
Hassan Saadallah
Friday, March 31, 2006
According to Zahi Hawass, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, this important discovery sheds light on the design of the buildings that housed tombs in the 18th Dynasty. "The building is 34 metres long and there are many drawings carved on the walls, as well as the words of sermons Ancient Egyptians listened to at the time," he explained, adding that the finds will displayed in the Luxor Museum.
How do you not realize (even in the Egyptian Museum) how many mummies you have?!