Archaeologists Uncover Senusret III Inscription and Rare Aphrodite Sculpture at Ihnasya

Archaeologists uncover Senusret III inscription and rare Aphrodite sculpture at Ihnasya

Excavations at the ancient city of Ihnasya in Beni Suef have produced a series of discoveries spanning more than a millennium of Egyptian history, including an inscription of King Senusret III, a rare marble sculpture of Aphrodite and previously unknown sections of a Roman basilica. The finds were made by an Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities at the site of ancient Heracleopolis Magna, one of Egypt’s most imp…

Egyptian archaeologists unearth rare Aphrodite head, Roman basilica remains at Ihnasya - Dailynewsegypt

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered a series of significant discoveries at the ancient site of Ihnasya (Heracleopolis Magna) in Beni Suef, offering fresh insights into the city's religious, cultural, and economic importance during the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman periods. The mission, led by Mohamed Ibrahim, Director General

Ancient treasures unearthed at Egypt’s Heracleopolis Magna

An Egyptian archaeological mission affiliated with the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) has uncovered a remarkable collection of artefacts at one of the country’s most historic ancient sites, shedding new light on a city once at the centre of pharaonic power. The discoveries were made at Ihnasya El-Medina in Beni Suef Governorate – known in antiquity as Heracleopolis Magna. The finds span thousands of years of history, from the pharaonic tim…

Discovery of King Senusret III's Cartouche, Rare Aphrodite Statue Head, and Roman Coin Molds in Beni Suef

The Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities working at the Ihnasya El-Medina site in Beni Suef Governorate, headed by Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Director General of Beni Suef Antiquities