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Rare Funerary Stele Handed Over to Al-Imam Al-Shafi’i Antiquities Zone by Archaeologist Tamer El-Menshawy


Sat 02 Aug 2025 | 02:41 PM
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On the morning of July 24, 2025, Egyptian archaeologist Tamer El-Menshawy announced the handover of a rare funerary stele to the Al-Imam Al-Shafi’i Antiquities Zone. The artifact was delivered within the vicinity of the Mosque of Imam Al-Layth Ibn Sa‘d, in preparation for its future display at the Al-Imam Al-Shafi’i Visitor Center.

El-Menshawy stated that the stele was uncovered during construction work for the new Salah Salem Corridor near the Qubbat Al-Munoufi and the Imam Al-Shafi’i necropolis. He emphasized the significance of this artifact as a rare example of Egypt’s funerary heritage.

He extended his gratitude to Dr. Rania El-Shiouy, Director of the Al-Imam Al-Shafi’i Antiquities Zone, for her dedicated efforts in safeguarding both local and international heritage. El-Menshawy noted that preserving such artifacts echoes the practices of ancient Egyptians, who chose Anubis as the guardian of tombs — a symbolic reminder of the importance of protecting each piece of the nation’s historical legacy.

Additionally, the official page of the Al-Imam Al-Shafi’i Antiquities Zone confirmed the receipt of a fragment of the stele — possibly inscribed in Turkish or Persian — in collaboration with civil society. The piece, which had not been previously registered, was handed over by Mr. Tamer El-Menshawy and is now preserved at the zone. It will be reviewed by the relevant committees in the Islamic and Coptic Antiquities Sector for study and potential registration.

The department expressed its appreciation for his contribution and affirmed its ongoing commitment to safeguarding Egypt’s priceless heritage.