Scientists from Monash University in Australia have discovered gold rings depicting Bes, the god of entertainment, and the inscription “Lady of the Earth” in an ancient Egyptian tomb. Finding reported live science.
The age of the tomb, north of the ancient city of Akhetaten (modern Amarna), is estimated to be more than 3300 years. Here, archaeologists found rings on one of which was carved Bes, the god of entertainment and the protector of women during childbirth. He is depicted as a dwarf in the ring.
On the other ring there is an inscription in the ancient Egyptian language meaning “Lady of the World”. A necklace of gold leaves was also found here.
It is not clear who this burial belongs to. Excavations continue in Amarna. The team will publish their findings in a few months as they gather more information.
Akhetaten was built by Pharaoh Akhenaten, who sought to replace the polytheistic religion of Egypt. He aimed to make Aten, the god of the sun disk, the main god. He moved the capital of Egypt from Thebes to Akhetaten. However, shortly after Akhenaten’s death, the new city was abandoned and religious reforms were canceled by his son Tutankhamun.
Source: Gazeta
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