In Egypt, a 2,200-year-old circular temple to god of mud is unearthed
A 2,200-year-old circular temple discovered in North Sinai is offering fresh insight into ancient Egyptian rituals connected to a god of mud.
The ancient temple in Egypt is dedicated to a local deity known as Pelusius. At its heart lies a large circular basin measuring about 35 metres in diameter.(Image: Facebook/ Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities ) Archaeologists have uncovered a rare, perfectly circular temple to an ancient god of mud in Egypt’s Sinai region, shedding new light on a worship that may have centred on water rituals.
The remains are estimated to be about 2,200 years old and were discovered at the location of Tell el-Farama. Tell el-Farama is an archaeological site where the ancient city of Pelusium existed. Pelusium used to function as a port and fort in ancient times before becoming a customs point when Rome rose to power.
Pelusius temple with a unique circular design
The newly excavated temple is dedicated to a deity known as Pelusius. At its heart lies a large circular basin measuring about 35 metres in diameter. In the centre of this basin stands a square pedestal, which archaeologists believe once supported a massive statue of the god.
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