When we envision Ancient Egyptian stone steles, our minds typically conjure images of hieroglyphic inscriptions, depictions of deities, pharaohs, and sacred animals. So, picture the surprise of stumbling upon a stele adorned with a giant ear.
This discovery might seem unconventional for Ancient Egyptian artifacts, but it's not an isolated incident. Dozens of ear steles have been unearthed, notably in the vicinity of the Great Sphinx of Giza.
During excavations in the 1930s, Dr. Selim Hasan uncovered numerous examples in and around the New Kingdom Sphinx Temple of Amenhotep II, as well as near the Sphinx monument itself.
These ear steles have been some of the most intriguing finds in archaeological research. But what purpose did they serve? How were they utilized? Join us in this video as we delve into the mysteries surrounding these enigmatic artifacts.
