Published 15:29 IST, October 11th 2019

Egypt: Archaeological Industrial Zone found in 'Valley of the Monkeys'

Egypt's Ministry of Antiquities has reported the discovery of two archaeological sites that included an industrial region of the era of Egyptian monarchs

Reported by: Pragya Puri
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Ministry of Antiquities, Egypt, which has long been working in valley of Luxor reported discovery of two archaeological sites. two archaeological sites also included an industrial region of era of Egyptian monarchs located at sourn city’s West Valley which is famously kwn as Valley of Monkeys.  archaeologists have me several discoveries in past. A statement released by Ministry of Antiquities revealed findings which included 30 workshops belonging to industrial area.

New findings at Luxor Valley

statement re that valley consisted of houses used for stor purposes and also cleaning of funerary furniture with many potteries dated to Dynasty 18. statement came from Zahi Hawass who is a famous archaeologist and le team of excavation. He also said that since 2017 team has been working in Valley of Monkeys. Valley is located at banks of Nile. Several discoveries in and around area have provided a new perspective to archaeologists and more insight into history of Egypt.

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Tools and tank used by workers 

Apart from several tools, industrial area also h a deep cut and a water stor tank that workers used. historians also found a scarab ring, along with several colourful bes and golden objects that were used to beautify and decorate coffins of mummies. Ar set of inlays were also found which were called as wings of Horus.

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Discovered a tomb in Valley of Kings 

Later archaeologists were able to discover a tomb in East Valley of Luxor which is also commonly kwn as Valley of Kings, re findings reveal discovery of a tool used to construct a royal tomb as told by Hawass to international ncy. Valley is kwn for its famous royal tombs. Especially discovery of coffin of Tutankhamun, and relics will soon be put on display for public. se discoveries are latest which will help Egyptian tourist business to flourish that has lately been affected due to political instability. 

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11:52 IST, October 11th 2019