The Daqahlia Antiquities Department was also notified to examine the blocks of stone discovered by the workers, later confirming that the pieces in question are authentic antiquities. Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri also confirmed in a statement that the stone blocks were determined to be authentic archaeological findings. The artifacts discovered at the site include two stone blocks from alabaster with inscriptions featuring hieroglyphics, he added. The first is rectangular, 108 cm long, 64 cm wide, and 30 cm thick. The second block is slightly smaller, at 80 cm long, 64 cm wide, and 24 cm thick.

Source: Egypt Independent January 07, 2020 09:11 UTC