Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a 4,500-year-old sun temple, shedding new light on ancient religious practices during the Old Kingdom period. The discovery is believed to date back to the Fifth Dynasty, a time when sun worship played a central role in Egyptian civilization.
The temple was found with well-preserved architectural remains, including ritual spaces and stone structures linked to the worship of the sun god Ra. Researchers say the site provides valuable insight into how early Egyptians combined religion, astronomy, and architecture to honor their deities.
Sun temples were rare ceremonial complexes built by pharaohs to demonstrate their divine connection to Ra. Only a few such temples were previously known, making this find especially significant for understanding ancient Egyptian beliefs and state religion.
Experts believe the discovery will help historians better understand the evolution of religious architecture and the political importance of sun worship in ancient Egypt. Further excavations and studies are expected to reveal more details about the temple’s function and its role in daily and ceremonial life more than four millennia ago.
