Barracks and a bronze sword from the time of Ramses II were found in Egypt (6 photos)

In the Egyptian province of Buheira, archaeologists have discovered ancient barracks that testify to the existence of an army under the command of the great pharaoh. Military structures and warehouses were built 3,000 years ago.





The complex consisted of two symmetrical buildings separated by a narrow corridor. It is believed that these barracks were inhabited by soldiers during the reign of the great pharaoh Ramses II. He ruled Ancient Egypt from 1279 to 1213 BC.

Carved paintings inside the buildings tell of the army's exploits.



A bronze sword with the nameplate of Ramses the Great was also found.

According to Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary General of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, the barracks served as "an essential stronghold for the ancient Egyptian army."

"They were used to guard Egypt's northwestern borders from attacks by Libyan tribes and the Sea Peoples," he added.





Other finds included necklaces with garnet patterns and rings.

Broken vessels with animal and fish bones, as well as cooking stoves, were also found.





The artefacts will be displayed at the largest archaeological museum in Giza.

Built against the backdrop of the Great Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum covers 90,000 square meters and will open later this year. Its vast collection will also include the treasures of Tutankhamun. Many of the exhibits will be on display for the first time since they were discovered by archaeologists in 1922.