13,000 Inscribed Ostraca Unearthed at Athribis Archaeological Site in Sohag
The Middle East Observer [Unofficial]
March 16, 2026
Sohag — An Egyptian–German archaeological mission has uncovered around 13,000 inscribed pottery fragments, known as ostraca, at the ancient site of Athribis archaeological site in Upper Egypt, providing new insights into daily life, administration, and religious practices over more than a millennium. The discovery was made during the latest excavation season by a joint team […]
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