The Economic Times

A 3,000-year-old Ramesses II inscription sparks fresh mystery over Egypts lost city of Masn

New discoveries at Tell Abu Seify offer clues to the ancient city of Masn. A sandstone lintel bearing Ramesses II's titles was found at the strategic Horus Military Road. This inscription refers to a statue of Horus, the Lord of the City of Masn. Excavations revealed roads, walls, and temple chambers from various historical periods. The site evolved from a religious and military center into a quarry over centuries.