3,000-year-old inscription naming Masn may help archaeologists identify the lost Egyptian city

Aug 18, 2026 - 05:00
3,000-year-old inscription naming Masn may help archaeologists identify the lost Egyptian city

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A remarkable sandstone lintel inscribed with the titles of Ramesses II was uncovered at Tell Abu Seify. This inscription reveals valuable information about the restoration of a statue of Horus, the Lord of Masn. Such findings bolster the theory that this site may very well be the fabled lost city of Masn, showcasing evolution from a significant religious and military hub to an industrial quarry through recent excavations.

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