10 Questions
What did the archaeologists unearth in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos?
Over 2,000 mummified ram heads
Where was the storage building containing the mummified ram heads found?
In the northern part of an ancient temple
Who ruled Egypt from 1279 BCE to 1213 BCE?
Ramses II
What other animal skeletons were found in the area along with the mummified ram heads?
Wild goats, dogs, cows, and deer
When do the animal remains found in the area date back to?
About 1,000 years after Ramses II ruled Egypt
What do the researchers believe is the age of another previously unknown building near the temple?
Egypt's sixth dynasty (2323 BCE to 2150 BCE)
What kind of remains were left as offerings to Ramses II in the afterlife?
Skeletons of wild animals
Which city is located approximately 275 miles (442 km) south of Abydos?
Luxor
What type of ancient Egyptian building was Abydos known for?
Tombs, monuments, and temples
What condition were some of the mummified ram heads found in?
Still covered in bandages and partially preserved
Learn about the discovery of over 2,000 mummified ram heads in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos by archaeologists from New York University. Explore the significance of Abydos as one of Egypt's important archaeological sites and the findings within the previously undiscovered storage building.
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