A Spanish-Italian archaeological team, in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, has made an incredible discovery in the necropolis of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, on the West Bank at Thebes,
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Venus Figurines – Fertility Symbols, Portraits, Dolls, or Upper Paleolithic Porn? Greek creation myths Dinner Invitations for Famous People from the Past The Green Sahara More Greek Mythology Suggested Books PARTNERS Updated 3 January, 2015 - 02:14 aprilholloway Archeologists discover Mythical Tomb of Osiris, God of the Dead, in Egypt Read Later Print A Spanish-Italian archaeological team, in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, has made an incredible discovery in the necropolis of Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, on the West Bank at Thebes, Egypt – an enormous ancient reproduction of the mythical Tomb of Osiris as described by Egyptian legend, complete with multiple shafts and chambers. Inside the tomb complex, researchers found a carving of Osiris and a room with a wall relief depicting a demon holding knives. Entrance to the funerary complex of Osiris. Photo credit: MinProject (Archaeological Mission Canaria-Toscana). According to the Spanish news agency EFE, the tomb embodies all the features of the tomb of Osiris, as told in ancient Egyptian legends, and is a smaller version of the design of the Osireion, built under Egyptian pharaoh Seti I in the city of Abydos, Luxor. Researchers believe the tomb complex dates back to the 25th dynasty (760 - 656 BC) or 26th dynasty (672 - 525 BC), based on a comparison to similar tombs that contain Osirian elements. The complex consists of a large hall supported by five pillars. RTVE describes the structure as having a staircase from the north wall of the main room, leading down to the funerary complex, where there is a carving of Osiris, god of the dead, in the middle of a central vaulted temple. To the west of the central temple is a funerary room with the reliefs of demons holding knives. The leader of the Spanish-Italian team that uncovered the tomb, Dr. María Milagros Álvarez Sosa, told EFE that the demons are there to protect the body of the deceased. Opposite the statue of Osiris is a staircase with a 29.5 foot (9 meter) shaft leading to another chamber. Inside this chamber is a second shaft that descends 19.6 feet (6 meters) into two more rooms, which are currently full of debris. “The symbolism of Osiris is very evident here, since all the elements recalling the mythical Osiris tomb are present,” writes Luxor Times Magazine , “a big staircase of 3.5 meter long with a 4 meter high ceiling at the bottom leading to the Netherworld and another one leading directly to the Osiris statue, which is therefore at a higher level and ideally isolated on ‘his island’; the Osiris statue itself; the empty corridor surrounding it which symbolizes the channel of water (see Osireion in Abydos); the expected burial chamber below the statue, thus identifying the deceased with Osiris.” Sketch showing the outline of the tomb of Osiris. Drawing of the tomb's architecture made by Raffaella Carrera, MinProject (Archaeological Mission Canaria-Toscana). Part of the tomb was initially discovered by archaeologist Philippe Virey in the 1880s and some attempts were made to sketch out the main structure in the 20 th century. However, it was not until recently that the full extent of the structure was discovered through excavations. The funerary complex will continue to be explored and the chambers cleared of debris in the Autumn of this year. Alvarez Sosa told EFE that the tomb is of "great importance" because “the burial chambers contain dead who slept their eternal sleep under the god of the dead, Osiris". According to Egyptian mythology, Osiris, god of the underworld, was killed by Set, god of storms, disorder and violence, who shut Osiris in a coffin and threw it in the Nile river. After his body was recovered by Isis, Set tore his body into pieces and threw them back into the river. Isis collected all the pieces and bandaged the body together. This form of Osiris traveled to the underworld in a boat and became god of the dead. The only body part Isis could not locate was the phallus, as it had been eaten by catfish. Isis created a golden phallus and briefly brought Osiris back to life with a spell, which gave her enough time to become pregnant by Osiris before he returned to death. Isis later gave birth to Horus, who became seen as a representation of new beginnings and the destroyer of the evil Set. Featured image: Inside the replica of the tomb dedicated to the god Osiris. Photo credit: MinProject (Archaeological Mission Canaria-Toscana). By April Holloway Section: NewsHistory & Archaeology Tags: Tombfunerary complexabydosThebesegyptancientEgyptiangod of the deadOsirisOsireion April April Holloway is a Co-Owner, Editor and Writer of Ancient Origins. For privacy reasons, she has previously written on Ancient Origins under the pen name April Holloway, but is now choosing to use her real name, Joanna Gillan.Joanna... Read More Login or Register in order to comment Comments Anthony King wrote on 8 January, 2016 - 04:01 Why are they using the term demons isn't that associated with Christian and Judaic belief system not ancient Egyptian mythology or religion? ronald patrick ... wrote on 4 November, 2015 - 02:11 The winged disc or double ringed disc is Antihydrogen fusion created by lightning and in the pyramids that is also known as dark matter producing dark energy field or quantum field that created everything from DNA to galaxies and the light fields known as heaven. They had antigravity and the faster than light speed. The barge of a million miles... Found at the Giza Pyramid is built with just wood. No nails or metal. If it was when they attach antihydrogen fusion to it the metal would become light before the wood and the ship would fall apart. The Ark of the covenant held this energy also known as God's energy. Relativistic Perturbation Mantle. Peter Thompson wrote on 2 April, 2015 - 05:13 So many archaeological teams we are found in Egypt especially in Pyramid; where archaeological teams are trying to search the foot marks of our ancestors; this process may connect them with the ancient culture and tradition of Egypt and sometime it may connect with the presence of god and devil. Apart from these they are able to find some treasure also. So we can't deny with the relationship of man with both god and devil and through various ancient proofs we came to know the exact truth. http://www.certifiedcoaches.com/blog/christian-coach-develop-relationshi... Vinny2sweet wrote on 15 December, 2015 - 01:33 Can we see these photos or are they documented anywhere already or published through media stephany wrote on 31 January, 2015 - 17:18 i have 100s of photos of these large brained skulls. the ones at the sites of egypt seem to be most recent. 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