Egypt announces new archaeological discoveries near Luxor


LUXOR, Egypt, Jan. 8 (Xinhua) -- Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed significant finds near Luxor, including parts of a temple linked to Queen Hatshepsut, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said on Wednesday.

A team led by Zahi Hawass discovered a well-preserved section of the Valley Temple's foundations, which served as the main gateway to Hatshepsut's funerary temple, dating back to the 18th Dynasty (around 1539-1292 BC).

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