The Temple of Khnum at Esna, about 37 miles south of Luxor, is a late Ptolemaic- and Roman-era site that once stood as one of Upper Egypt’s major cult centers. In 2018, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and ...
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The meticulous five-year cleaning process even involved toothpicks. The restoration provides key insights into how ancient Egypt celebrated New Year’s Day. Two millennia of soot and grime were cleaned ...