Cairo, June 2 (SANA) An Egyptian archaeological mission has uncovered the first near-complete funerary assemblage at the Panhesy (Banhsi) necropolis in Cairo’s Ain Shams district, the Supreme Council of Antiquities said.
The cache, found beneath a mudbrick tomb containing human remains, included a copper mirror, alabaster cosmetic vessels with traces of kohl, an obsidian kohl container, faience vessels, symbolic scarabs, amulets, decorative stones, and five pairs of earrings believed to be made of gold.
The discovery follows earlier finds at the site, including mudbrick and limestone burial structures, coffin fragments, gilded human remains believed to belong to a military figure, a Roman-period coin, and limestone blocks bearing hieroglyphic inscriptions.
The Panhesy cemetery is part of the wider necropolis of ancient Heliopolis, known as Iunu or On, the chief cult center of the sun god Ra. Archaeologists said evidence indicates the cemetery remained in use from the Late Period through Roman and early Christian times, providing a rare record of changing funerary traditions.
Egyptian officials said continued excavations are expected to reveal further details about the people buried at the site and the rituals associated with death and remembrance.
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