In a new step towards uncovering Pharaonic artifacts in the heart of the Karnak Temples, the joint Egyptian-French mission team succeeded in uncovering a new stela dating back to the Greco-Roman era. The mission succeeded in uncovering an important stela near the gate of King Ramses III, which was opened after the completion of re-assembly, restoration and maintenance work by the mission of the Egyptian-French Center for the Study of Karnak Temples, and near the road leading to the Temple of the god Ptah north of Karnak.


A new archaeological discovery at Karnak: a rare tablet in good condition:

Archaeological sources at the Karnak Temples revealed that a joint Egyptian-French mission discovered a stone tablet made of hard red sandstone (quartz) dating back to the Greco-Roman period, possibly belonging to Emperor Tiberius, who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. The medium-sized tablet (approximately 60 cm by 40 cm) depicts some of the Roman emperor's deeds and his dedications to Egyptian deities during his reign. The tablet depicts the king standing before the sacred triad of Thebes (Amun, Mut, and Khonsu), wearing traditional Egyptian clothing, and offering various offerings in the presence of the gods.

While putting the blocks back in their original places


Our sources confirmed that the tablet discovered at Karnak was found complete and in good condition. It is topped with a winged sun disk, as is typical of Egyptian tablets. Below it is a collection of hieroglyphic inscriptions. It has been stored in the Everjet storeroom at the Karnak Temples, where it is currently undergoing cleaning, maintenance, and study by a team of specialists.

Excavation and exploration work around the gate of King Ramses III