Archaeologists Uncover 3,300-Year-Old Royal Cartouche At Luxor’s Ramesseum | Outlook Traveller
A 3,300-year-old cartouche of Ramesses II has been found at the Ramesseum in Luxor during restoration work
www.outlooktraveller.comHere’s the latest we can verify from recent reports about the Ramesseum Tentyris (Luxor):
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In early 2025, Egyptian-French archaeological teams announced significant discoveries at the Ramesseum, including tombs from the Third Intermediate Period, storage facilities for olive oil, honey, fats, and workshops for textiles and stonework, as well as a “House of Life” (a scientific school) attached to the temple. These findings also referenced a large-scale restoration of the temple precinct and related structures. This information was reported by multiple sources in April 2025. [sources consolidated from multiple 2025 reports]
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Additional 2025 updates highlighted the discovery of a large number of tombs with burial chambers, canopic jars, 401 ushabti figurines, and wine-related storage facilities; a granite lintel fragment showing Ramses II as a deity before Amun-Ra was also noted, along with evidence of an eastern complex likely used as administrative offices. These details appeared in contemporaneous coverage of the Luxor site excavations. [sources consolidated from multiple 2025 reports]
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In April 2026, there were reports of a 3,300-year-old Royal cartouche of Ramesses II uncovered at the Ramesseum during restoration work, with Korea National University of Cultural Heritage taking part in surveys of the northern stretch of the first pylon. This finding is framed as contributing to refinements in understanding the temple’s construction phases. [source: Outlook Traveller, April 14, 2026]
What this means in context:
- The Ramesseum remains an active site of archaeological work, with discoveries spanning tombs, daily life infrastructure (offices, workshops, storage), religious/educational facets (House of Life), and architectural elements tied to Ramses II. Expect ongoing announcements as restoration and excavation continue. [sources: 2025 and 2026 reporting]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of these discoveries with dates and the institutions involved, or pull the most credible 2025–2026 reports and provide direct, citable references.