Scientists from Monash University in Australia have discovered gold rings with the image of Bes, the god of entertainment, and the inscription “Mistress of the World” in an ancient Egyptian tomb. Live Science reports on the finding.
The age of the tomb, north of the ancient city of Akhetaton (modern Amarna), is estimated to be more than 3300 years. Here, archaeologists found rings, one of which was carved Bes, the god of fun and the protector of women in childbirth. He is depicted as a dwarf in the ring.
Another ring has an inscription that translates as “Lady of the World” in the ancient Egyptian language. A necklace of gold leaves was also found here.
It is unknown who this burial belongs to. Excavations continue in Amarna. The team will publish their findings in a few months as they gather more information.
Akhetaton was built by Pharaoh Akhenaten, who tried to change the polytheistic religion of Egypt. He aimed to make Aten, the god of the sun disk, the main god. He moved the capital of Egypt from Thebes to Akhetaten. Shortly after Akhenaten’s death, however, the new city was abandoned and religious reforms were reversed by his son Tutankhamun.
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