El Sheikh Hamad (Athribis)
الشيخ حمد (أثريبيس)
Ptolemaic Period
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Details
In Egypt- Where to see it
- In situ — Grand Egyptian Museum
- Found at
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Type
- object
- Source
- Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
© Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities (official)
About this object
Dating back to the 4th century BC, Athribis was founded relatively late in comparison to many other ancient Egyptian sites. Its temple is located to the west of the settlement with mud brick houses, which has yet to be excavated.
Current location
In situ — Grand Egyptian Museum
Provenance
Dating back to the 4th century BC, Athribis was founded relatively late in comparison to many other ancient Egyptian sites. Its temple is located to the west of the settlement with mud brick houses, which has yet to be excavated.
Sourcing
Egyptian Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities (egymonuments.gov.eg) · Phase 0 draft — pending Egyptologist review
Citations
- · https://egymonuments.gov.eg/en/archaeological-sites/el-sheikh-hamad-athribis/
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