Discovery of a Massive Building
During the excavation carried on near an open-air museum in the town of Mit Rahina in the month of September 2108, archaeologists uncovered remains of a massive building. The Town of Mit Rahina is located 12 miles north of Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
Association with Memphis
Memphis was a capital of ancient Egypt which was founded around 3000 BCE by King Menes who united Upper & Lower Egypt. Memphis became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year of 1979 containing the remains of sun temples, pyramids, residential areas, rock-cut tombs, palaces etc.
According to the Supreme Council of Antiquities, this building is the part of the residential block of the area which belonged to the ancient capital of Memphis.
General Features
The building is approximately 17 meters long & 15 meters wide. Mud bricks were used in the foundation of the interior portion of this building while burnt bricks were used to build outside walls, fence & basement.
The building is supported by massive limestone block. The entrance to the building is on the eastern side, which is also built from the limestone block.
Servants’ Room
In the north-eastern side of the building, another room has been found which is believed to be the room of servants. A baking oven tile has also been recovered from this room & this tile has great similarity to that which are used in Egyptian villages in present day.
Evidence of Roman Occupation
Great evidence of Roman occupation has been noticed at the remains of an attached structure of the building. It has a large Roman bath & a chamber along with delicately carved basin. According to archaeologists, these bath & chamber may have been used for ritualistic purposes.
Further studies will definitely reveal more information about the building.