Discoveries of Ancient Egypt

In March 2017, archaeologists completed a five-year dig in Materia, uncovering a 3,000-year-old temple built by Ramses the Great. During the excavation, they discovered a giant quartzite statue of a pharaoh. Initially thought to be Ramses, hieroglyphs revealed it was Samtech I, a lesser-known pharaoh. This discovery challenges previous beliefs about Samtech I's significance, suggesting he was more important than history recorded. The find provides new insights into a period when Egypt was not as powerful, altering our understanding of its history.

What significant discovery was made in March 2017 during the excavation in Materia?

• An ancient library

• A burial site of a famous queen

• A 3,000-year-old temple

• A new type of ancient tool

What material was the giant statue made of, which indicated its importance?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Marble

• Quartzite

Which Pharaoh's name was unexpectedly revealed by the hieroglyphs on the statue?

• Psamtik I

• Tutankhamun

• Ramses the Great

• Akhenaten

What was the initial assumption about the statue's identity before the hieroglyphs were found?

• It was a statue of a commoner

• It was a statue of a mythical creature

• It was a statue of Ramses the Great

• It was a statue of a goddess

What was the reaction of the archaeologists upon discovering the hieroglyphs?

• They were confused

• They were indifferent

• They were disappointed

• They were surprised and amazed

How long did Psamtik I rule Egypt, according to the new findings?

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 54 years

• 20 years

What was the previous belief about Egypt's state during Psamtik I's reign?

• It was an era of cultural renaissance

• It was a time of great wealth and power

• It was a period of decline and weakness

• It was a time of territorial expansion

What was the condition of Egypt during Psamtik I's reign according to experts?

• Egypt was on its knees

• Egypt was a mighty superpower

• Egypt was expanding its empire

• Egypt was experiencing a cultural boom

What does the discovery of the statue suggest about Psamtik I's significance?

• He was a religious leader

• He was a foreign invader

• He was a significant ruler with more importance than previously thought

• He was a minor ruler with little influence

What does the discovery of the statue reveal about Egyptian history?

• It has no impact on historical understanding

• It only adds confusion to historical records

• It challenges and reshapes the understanding of a forgotten era

• It confirms previous historical accounts