The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on its social network the discovery at the excavations
Ruins of urban buildings at excavations in Luxor. Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
During the excavations, researchers discovered a largenumber of artifacts from the daily life of the Thebans. Among them are pots, water bottles, bells, pottery, grinding tools and Roman coins made of copper and bronze. In addition, many clay pots were found inside some of the pigeon towers, which were used as nests for birds.
Some artifacts found at the excavations in Luxor. Photo: Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Luxor (modern Egyptian name) or Thebes(as the city was called by the ancient Greeks) is one of the largest cities of Ancient Egypt. Archaeological evidence shows that the area was inhabited as early as the pre-dynastic period and remained so until the end of the Roman period. Egypt was annexed to the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC. The Roman legion was located on the territory of Thebes and the Luxor Temple.
The Romans built many buildings in Luxor andbuildings, including several temples and a theater. The new discovery complements the understanding of the history of Thebes during the time of the Roman presence - it tells about the life of ordinary citizens, the authors of the study note.
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