Unearthing Mummified Ram Heads in Abydos
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What did the archaeologists unearth in the ancient Egyptian city of Abydos?

  • An ancient temple dedicated to Ramses II
  • A collection of ancient artifacts
  • Over 2,000 mummified ram heads (correct)
  • A burial site for pharaohs
  • Where was the storage building containing the mummified ram heads found?

  • On the outskirts of the archaeological site
  • Next to Ramses II's burial site
  • In the northern part of an ancient temple (correct)
  • In the heart of the city of Abydos
  • Who ruled Egypt from 1279 BCE to 1213 BCE?

  • Ramses II (correct)
  • Hatshepsut
  • Akhenaten
  • Cleopatra
  • What other animal skeletons were found in the area along with the mummified ram heads?

    <p>Wild goats, dogs, cows, and deer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do the animal remains found in the area date back to?

    <p>About 1,000 years after Ramses II ruled Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the researchers believe is the age of another previously unknown building near the temple?

    <p>Egypt's sixth dynasty (2323 BCE to 2150 BCE)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of remains were left as offerings to Ramses II in the afterlife?

    <p>Skeletons of wild animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city is located approximately 275 miles (442 km) south of Abydos?

    <p>Luxor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of ancient Egyptian building was Abydos known for?

    <p>Tombs, monuments, and temples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition were some of the mummified ram heads found in?

    <p>Still covered in bandages and partially preserved</p> Signup and view all the answers

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