The Sabu Disk, unearthed from the tomb of the ancient Egyptian official Sabu in the Saqqara necropolis during the First Dynasty (circa 3100-2900 BC), has intrigued archaeologists and researchers for nearly a century. Its shape and purpose remain a topic of heated debate, with some suggesting that it served as a ceremonial object, while others propose that it may have …
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QUICK FACTS Name: Sabu Disk What it is: A stone vessel Where it is from: Saqqara necropolis, in Egypt When it was made: Circa 3100 to 2900 B.C. This delicate stone vessel was discovered in 1936 in the tomb of Sabu, an ancient Egyptian official buried in the Saqqara necropolis during the first dynasty period. When it was found, the …
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A discovery in Egypt has provided an extraordinary glimpse into the ancient art of winemaking. Archaeologists recently unearthed 5,000-year-old sealed wine jars in the tomb of Queen Meret-Neith at Abydos, one of the earliest known royal burial sites in Egypt. This discovery not only offers a tangible link to early winemaking but also sheds light on the advanced techniques used …
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