Archaeological House Remains Unveiled at Touna El Jebel

The excavation results of the Scientific Center for Training in Upper Egypt at Touna El Jebel unveiled an archaeological house remains. The remains are part of residential complex in the Ptolemaic era.

Gamal El-Samastawi the director general of Egypt's Central Antiquities, explained that the excavations included the surface cleaning of the site's modern layer and the excavation of three rooms house. Also, the house was designed by the tower style, which is considered a common style during the Ptolemaic period.

The mission found the amphorae remains from the 1st century BC, and the 1st century AD, in addition the animal bones for horses and donkeys. A group of silver coins was also found below one corner of the house.

These coins date back to the period between King Ptolemy IX and King Tlemius XI.

Noteworthy, this is the first excavation school organized by Antiquities Ministry at Touna El Jebel, in cooperation with the scientific center for training in Upper Egypt to train 15 inspectors from the various sectors of the ministry. The training will include use of the latest methods of scientific excavations and modern technology equipment under a group of qualified trainers.