Archaeologists uncover a residential complex and possible ancient wine press near the Temple of Sekhmet at Egypt’s Memphis

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PC: Egypt State Information ServiceArchaeologists working at the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis have uncovered a residential complex and a collection of artefacts near the Temple of Sekhmet in Mit Rahina, Giza.
An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission discovered the site during excavations on August 30, according to Egypt’s State Information Service.
Among the findings is a limestone structure that researchers believe may have been used as a wine press, while grape seeds recovered from the area further support this identification.

PC: Egypt State Information ServiceArchaeologists working at the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis have uncovered a residential complex and a collection of artefacts near the Temple of Sekhmet in Mit Rahina, Giza.
An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission discovered the site during excavations on August 30, according to Egypt’s State Information Service.
Among the findings is a limestone structure that researchers believe may have been used as a wine press, while grape seeds recovered from the area further support this identification.

Sources: Times of India