Archeologists Discover Long-Lost Temple Embedded in Remote Cliff Face

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00:00Archaeologists discover long-lost temple embedded in remote cliff face.

00:05Fans of Indiana Jones or Tomb Raider often dream of discovering hidden places.

00:10For some scientists, this dream is now a reality as they uncover archaeological wonders,

00:15reminiscent of these adventurous tales.

00:21Archaeologists uncovered a 2,100-year-old temple's hidden gateway

00:26in Egypt's Athrabus, 125 miles north of Luxor.

00:30The ornate entrance of this ancient stone structure presents itself as a remarkable testament

00:35to historic architectural splendor.

00:41The pylon entrance with two towers hosts a second door leading to a hidden staircase.

00:46This staircase, once with four flights, led to a now-destroyed upper floor.

00:51Christian Lights notes, the building's name remains unknown.

00:55Discoveries include reliefs of Ptolemy VIII offering sacrifices to lion-headed goddess Repet.

01:01A hidden 20-by-10-foot chamber contain temple utensils and amphorae jars.

01:06Nearby, reliefs depicted fertility god Minra and deacons celestial figures for timekeeping.

01:13The excavations of the temple have been ongoing for two years,

01:16and yet many secrets, including its name and purpose, are still unknown.