In one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of recent years, a joint Egyptian-German excavation team has uncovered the remains of a previously unknown temple dedicated to the god Amun-Ra near Luxor.

The temple, dating to the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BCE), was discovered during routine excavation work near the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues that have marked the entrance to the pharaoh's mortuary temple for millennia.

Initial excavations have revealed the temple's foundation walls, carved blocks with exquisite reliefs, and fragments of colossal statues. The architectural style and iconography suggest the temple was designed to celebrate Amenhotep III's divine status during his lifetime — a practice that became more common during the 18th Dynasty.

Particularly exciting is the discovery of a well-preserved foundation deposit, containing model tools, food offerings, and inscribed plaques that provide precise dating evidence. Such deposits were ritually buried at the corners of important buildings to ensure their divine protection.