Archaeologists excavating at Tel Aziz, the site of ancient Memphis, have unearthed a limestone structure that they believe may have been part of the temple of Pharaoh Apries (biblical Hophra), a ruler from the 26th Dynasty. A series of blocks inscribed with the cartouches of Apries/Hophra was discovered alongside hieroglyphic texts referencing the god Ptah. In addition, five headless sphinxes were uncovered, as well as pottery, glass vessels, and copper coins, indicating that the site was in use from the Late period through the Roman era. Pharaoh Apries/Hophra is mentioned in Jeremiah 44:30.
Source: https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/9/40/562666/Antiquities/Ancient-Egypt/EgyptianChinese-mission-uncovers-new-clues-to-King.aspx
See Bryan Windle’s archaeological biography about Pharaoh Apries/Hophra here: https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2022/02/04/hophra-an-archaeological-biography/
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