Tell Ed Deir

Tell Ed Deir is an archaeological site 7 km north of Joub Jannine and a large landmark in the Beqaa Mohafazat (Governorate). It dates at least to the Neolithic.[1]

Tell Ed Deir
Location7km north of Joub Jannine
RegionBekaa Valley
TypeTell
History
CulturesNeolithic
Site notes
Excavation dates1954, 1957
ArchaeologistsA. Kushke, Lorraine Copeland, Peter J. Wescombe
ConditionRuins
Public accessYes

In December 2018, according to Ahram Online, an Egyptian archeological mission discovered red and cylindrical mud brick coffins with the remains of mummies dating to the Roman era in Damietta in the site of Tell El Deir. Mostafa Vaziri, the secretary-general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, stated that some sarcophagi are decorated with the facial features of the deceased, while others are embroidered with geometric symbols and profound lines. The archaeological team also revealed clay pot remains and 700 amulets including in the shapes of deities Isis, Horus and Taweret. Besides, five gold rings were also found, including three decorated with grapes and dolphins.[2][3][4]

References
  1. Université Saint-Joseph (Beirut; Lebanon) (1969). Mélanges de l'Université Saint-Joseph, pp.62. Impr. catholique. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
  2. "Roman-Period Sarcophagi Found in Egypt - Archaeology Magazine". www.archaeology.org. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  3. "Roman sarcophagi discovered in Egypt's Damietta - Greco-Roman - Heritage". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
  4. "Roman Era Sarcophagi Unearthed in Damietta". Egyptian Streets. 2018-12-31. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
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