Archaeologists recently discovered unusual artifacts during excavations in Egypt, including tongues and nails made of gold.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the discovery in a Facebook post. The items were found at the archaeological site in Al-Bahnasah, which is located in the governorate of Menia.
Officials estimate that the artifacts date back to the Ptolemaic period, when the Macedonian Greeks controlled Egypt from 305 BC to 30 BC.
In a press release, the Ministry of Tourism said that various amulets and jars depicting the gods Ra, Isis, Horus and Osiris were found, in addition to 13 human tongues and gold nails.
A joint archaeological mission by the University of Barcelona and the University of Chicago has also discovered several Ptolemaic tombs, along with colorful engravings and inscriptions, among other unique archaeological artifacts.
