Egypt - Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesPress release
March 19, 2023 - Revealing the full zodiac for the first time on the Esna temple roof A team from the Supreme Council of Archeology Restorers has succeeded for the first time in discovering a view of the zodiac on the roof of the southern pillared hall of the Esna Temple, as well as views of gods and animals appearing for the first time, during the project of recording, documenting, restoring and displaying its original colors performed by the Egyptian Archaeological Mission Joint German Egyptian Archeology Center and Topengen University. Suffice it to say Dr. Mustafa Waziri, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Archaeology, pointed out that these views were not present in the temple's only previous scientific publication by French Egyptian scientist Serge Sonron, which adds new importance to the temple and its unique sculpture. And added Dr. Mustafa Waziri said that this discovery will greatly help to increase the flow of visitors from Eg