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Ancient Egyptian fortress uncovers soldiers’ homes, royal inscriptions, and horse burial

Also found at the site were a number of scarabs, some bearing the names of Kings Ramesses II and Seti I, while others carry the names of several deities, including Amun, Sekhmet, Ptah, and Set.

  • Ancient Egyptian fortress Tell el-Abqain reveals soldiers' homes and food storage facilities.
  • Royal inscriptions of 19th Dynasty pharaoh Merneptah and King Ramesses II discovered.
  • Intentional burial of a young male horse suggests ceremonial significance.

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