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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Samy Magdy

Striking trove of artefacts unearthed in Egypt including Aphrodite’s head and ancient inscriptions

Recently unearthed ancient artifacts are displayed in Ehnasiya district in Beni Suef, 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of Cairo, Egypt - (Ministry of Tourism and Antiquit)

Archaeologists in Egypt have announced a series of significant discoveries, including a marble head of Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love and beauty, alongside Pharaonic funerary furniture and the remains of a Roman basilica.

The findings are part of a broader governmental initiative to invigorate the nation's tourism industry and inject much-needed capital into its economy, following the recent inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum near the Giza Pyramids.

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