An Egyptian archaeological team has unearthed a tablet belonging to the archpriest of the God Amoun, The tablet was found yesterday17/12/2006 during excavations of the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes that linked the Karnak and Luxor temples.

“The discovery will reshape our ideas about the history of the 20th dynasty,” Culture Minister Farouq Hosni said.

Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) Zahi Hawass said the tablet dates back to the era of King Setnakht, founder of the 20th dynasty (1188-1069 BC).

“The hieroglyphic text on the tablet says that the head priest supervised the construction of the main hall of the Karnak Temple,” Hawass added.

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