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10 stunning ancient Egyptian discoveries made in 2024, from hidden temples to hallucinogenic rituals

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Archaeologists uncovered what they believe is the first astronomical observatory ever identified in ancient Egypt .

The tomb of Idi , a governor's daughter who lived during the reign of Senwosret I (circa 1961 to 1917 B.C. ), was found in Asyut .

A bronze sword inscribed with the name of pharaoh Ramesses II was discovered in the remains of a military barracks in the northwest Nile Delta .

A 2,100-year-old temple was found hidden in a cliff face at the site of Athribis .

Archaeologists also found astronomical symbols such as two decans, or stars that enable people to tell the time at night .

These decans were depicted with humanoid bodies and animal heads.

The relief shows King Ptolemy VIII offering sacrifices to the lion-headed goddess Repit and her son Kolanthes .

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