An ancient sword from the time of Moses, as mentioned in the Book of Exodus, was discovered in Egypt.

Recently, Egyptian archaeologists unearthed an ancient sword from the military of Ramesses II, the pharaoh mentioned in the Book of Exodus.

On Sept. 5, the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities made an announcement about a discovery found during an excavation in Housh Eissa, a city in the Beheira Governorate.

In Tell Al-Abqain, archaeologists discovered a collection of mudbrick structures, including barracks for soldiers and storage areas for weapons, food, and provisions from the New Kingdom period.

The sword, which was discovered, had the cartouche of Ramesses etched on it. Despite being weathered, the sword still exhibits the symbol of the Egyptian king.

"The tourism ministry stated that in addition to the barracks, various artifacts and personal items belonging to soldiers were discovered. These artifacts offer insight into the daily lives, religious beliefs, and military activities of the fort's occupants."

An assortment of artifacts were unearthed, including armaments, implements, sanitation products, and adornments.

Egyptian officials added that the findings include weapons used in battle, hunting tools, personal adornments, and hygiene items, such as ivory kohl applicators, carnelian and faience beads, scarabs, and protective amulets.

The pharaoh mentioned in the Book of Exodus, whose name is spelled both Ramesses and Ramesses, was born in 1303 B.C. and passed away in 1213 B.C.

In the Book of Exodus, Moses led enslaved Israelites out of Egypt to the Desert of Paran. While the Bible does not specify the name of the pharaoh who interacted with Moses, most scholars believe that the text refers to Ramesses.

The Supreme Council of Antiquities' Secretary-General, Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, stated in a press release that the fort was crucial to Egypt's history and served as a vital outpost. It safeguarded Egyptian borders from the Sea Peoples, a group of tribes who invaded Egypt.

"The ancient Egyptian engineers ingeniously designed the architectural units into two identical groups separated by a narrow passage, showcasing their adaptability to practical purposes."

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