"If this Roman-era cult structure can be confirmed to be dedicated to the city god Pelusius, it would be a stunning example of the presence of a temple for a deity previously attested only in Classical sources."
"Ongoing excavation and comparative studies have completely changed our understanding of the site's purpose and significance, revealing its connection to ancient water rituals."
Archaeologists uncovered a circular ancient Egyptian temple in Pelusium, believed to be 2,200 years old and used for sacred water rituals. The temple features a large water basin and is connected to the Nile through a system of channels. It may have been dedicated to the river deity Pelusius, a figure with limited historical evidence. The discovery challenges previous interpretations of the site, revealing its significance in ancient worship practices and the blending of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman beliefs.
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