2,500-year-old temple reveals ancient lost school ‘House of Life’ | Engineering

New archaeological discoveries at the renowned Ramesseum Temple in Luxor, Egypt, have unveiled a remarkable new understanding of this ancient religious center, including the unprecedented finding of a mysterious school.

A recent investigative mission to the Ramesseum Temple, the mortuary temple of Pharaoh Ramses II, has reported “exceptional” discoveries. These include the architectural blueprint of an ancient educational institution known as the “House of Life.”

Furthermore, the team unearthed a collection of tombs dating back to the Third Intermediate Period, storage facilities that once held olive oil, honey, and fats, and evidence of various industries and activities. These include workshops for weaving and stonework, as well as ancient kitchens and…more