Panoramic view of the archaeological site and surrounding desert landscape, seen from an elevated vantage point.
Ancient temple façade with columns and preserved wall paintings partially exposed by the sands.
Local workers carefully clearing sand from architectural remains during archaeological excavations.
Overview of the excavated settlement with temples, monuments, and archaeological structures emerging from the desert.

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New article published!

by Jenny Schlehofer

New article about the wall paintings of GB 79 published.

Lembke, K. 2025. `Baboon, Falcon and Child – A Unique Painting at Tūna al-Ǧabal´ in: Lakomy K. C. – S. Abdel Razik Saddik – R. El-Sayed (eds.), Egypt’s Greatest Treasure Studies in Egyptology, Museology and Archaeology in Honour of Wafaa T. El-Saddik. Wiesbaden: Reichert Verlag: 438–447.

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