Ancient zodiac symbols have been uncovered in the Temple of Esna, Egypt, where a rare full set of astrological symbols has been found hidden under 2,000 years’ worth of grime.
Fortunately, it was the grime that protected and preserved the artifacts. Even the vivid colors of the symbols have been preserved.
A full set of ancient Egyptian zodiac signs were found in the Temple.
This is a rare discovery. And it is one of only three full sets of ancient Egyptian zodiac signs ever found in Egyptian temples.
The discovery was made by a team of experts from the Egyptian Centre of Documentation of Antiquities. And a team from the University of Tübingen, Germany, who have been renovating and documenting the temple’s original colors.
The only building of the temple complex that still remains is known as Hypostyle Hall.
It is a 121-foot-long, 65-foot-wide, and 50-foot-high sandstone structure. And according to the University of Tübingen press release 24 columns support the vestibule.
Ancient zodiac symbols
Some of the astrological texts found included horoscopes. They were inscribed on ceramic-like pottery sherds found on the archaeological site.
