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Ancient treasure found by archaeologists at biblical city of Heliopolis in Egypt
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Key Points:
- Archaeologists have uncovered a cache of ancient treasures at the Panhesy tomb site in Heliopolis, an ancient Egyptian city referenced in the Bible, particularly in the story of Joseph.
- The cache, found beneath a burial structure, includes five pairs of yellow-colored metal earrings possibly made of gold, carved scarabs, cosmetic containers, a copper mirror, and kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup.
- The Panhesy cemetery, used from Egypt's Late Period through the Roman and Christian eras, is notable for being a burial ground for prominent individuals across multiple historical periods.
- Officials described the find as the "first nearly complete funerary assemblage ever discovered in the area," adding to previous discoveries of funerary structures and coffins at the site during the current excavation season.
- This discovery is part of a series of recent archaeological finds in Egypt, including a fragment of Homer's "Iliad" found earlier this year in a Roman-era tomb.
