Valuable Archaeological Findings That Have Shaped History Over Milennia

Sekhmet, an emblematic warrior and healing deity in Egyptian lore, was the pharaoh’s guardian, leading their battles and providing succor. Portrayed as a lioness, she was the pharaoh’s guide to the afterlife upon their demise.

A significant Sekhmet head, valued at $4.1 million, was auctioned by Sotheby’s in 2013, believed to originate from the Temple of Thebes between 1390-1353 BC. In 2017, fragments of 27 lioness goddess statues were found in Luxor, enriching our understanding of ancient Egyptian spirituality.