A groundbreaking discovery has been made in Aswan, where an Egyptian archaeological mission unearthed a remarkable sandstone statue of a Sphinx during excavation work at the Kom Ombo temple. The statue, believed to date back to the Ptolemaic era, was found in the south-eastern side of the temple, the same area where two sandstone reliefs of King Ptolemy V were recently uncovered.

Mostafa Waziri, the general secretary of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, shared insights into the significance of the find, highlighting the historical importance of the location. With this new discovery, experts are eager to delve deeper into the history of the Sphinx and determine the identity of the king it represents.

Abdel Moneim Saeed, the general director of the Aswan and Nubia antiquities council, mentioned that further archaeological studies will be conducted on the Sphinx to unravel more details about its origin and the royal figure it symbolizes. The previous discoveries of King Ptolemy V’s reliefs, adorned with hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions, were meticulously preserved and are now on display at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.

The unearthing of the Sphinx at the Kom Ombo temple adds another layer of intrigue to the rich tapestry of Egyptian history. As experts continue to explore and study this remarkable find, it promises to shed more light on the ancient civilization that once thrived in this region. The discovery serves as a testament to the enduring legacy of Egypt’s past and the ongoing efforts to preserve and learn from its archaeological treasures.