Archaeologists have uncovered what they describe as a ‘miracle’ discovery inside an ancient Egyptian tomb.
Groundbreaking Discovery Beneath an Ancient Egyptian City
Archaeologists uncovered a groundbreaking discovery in an ancient Egyptian city.
They found a mysterious structure beneath Taposiris Magna, revealing an important piece of history.
This discovery amazed experts with its significance.Pharaoh Ptolemy II Philadelphus established this city between 280 and 270 BC.
Researchers called the finding a “geometric miracle.”A tunnel lies 13 meters underground beneath a temple in Taposiris Magna.
A Tunnel Unlike Any Other
Kathleen Martinez and her team found the tunnel while excavating an ancient Egyptian temple. The tunnel stands 2 meters tall and stretches 1,305 meters through sandstone.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities notes its design resembles the 1,306-meter Tunnel of Eupalinos. That tunnel represents a major architectural achievement from the 6th century BC on the Greek island of Samos.
This striking similarity fascinates researchers since it highlights advanced engineering techniques rarely linked to ancient Egypt.
Ancient Tunnel Could Lead to Cleopatra’s Tomb
Although the tunnel’s purpose remains unknown, part of it is submerged in water. Martinez, a specialist in Taposiris Magna who has worked at the site since 2004, believes it could be a crucial lead to the lost tomb of Cleopatra VII.
The research team suggests that the temple was dedicated to the god Osiris and his queen, the goddess Isis.
Cleopatra had a strong connection to Isis, as evidenced by small figurines of the goddess and coins bearing Cleopatra’s and Alexander the Great’s names, found at the excavation site.
At present, further research is planned, including an exploration of the Mediterranean Sea. Some theories suggest that a series of earthquakes between AD 320 and 1303 may have caused parts of the temple to collapse and sink into the sea.
Previous excavations have revealed multiple tunnels stretching from Lake Mariout to the Mediterranean.
Additionally, archaeologists have found pottery fragments and a rectangular limestone block within the tunnel at Taposiris Magna.
In 2009, Egypt’s Minister of Antiquities, Zahi Hawass, stated that discovering the tomb of Cleopatra and Mark Antony would be “the most important discovery of the 21st century.”
No pressure, then.