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Features March/April 2025

An Egyptian Temple Reborn

By removing centuries of soot, researchers have uncovered the stunning decoration of a sanctuary dedicated to the heavens

Painted lotus-leaf capitals after cleaning in the entrance hall of the temple of Khnum, Esna, Egypt

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