Mysterious 2,100-year-old gate believed to hide ancient Egyptian god of fertility’s secret temple is unearthed

Mysterious 2,100-year-old gate believed to hide ancient Egyptian god of fertility’s secret temple is unearthed …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>

A LARGE gateway dating back 2,100 years has been unearthed by archaeologists in an ancient Egyptian town.

The secretive entrance, found in the historic town of Athribis, near the modern city of Sohag, originally stood up to 60ft (18m) tall.

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The entrance opens up to a previously unknown chamber, which archaeologists believe could lead to a long-lost templeCredit: Facebook/@ Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesExcavations have been taking place since 2012 to uncover a temple district built between 144 BCE and 138 CE

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Excavations have been taking place since 2012 to uncover a temple district built…

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