Archaeologists have uncovered a cache of ancient treasure at the site of Heliopolis, the storied Egyptian city mentioned in the biblical story of Joseph.The artifacts were found at the Panhesy tomb site in the Matariya archaeological section of Ain Shams, within the Heliopolis necropolis.Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced the find on May 31.ANCIENT ESTATE TIED TO GROUP IN THE BIBLE UNEARTHED WITH 'FASCINATING' TREASURES IN ISRAELThe cemetery was used from Egypt's Late Period through the Roman era and into the Christian period, though officials did not provide a specific date for the newly discovered cache.Heliopolis, known in the Bible as "On," makes multiple appearances in Genesis, the Book of Jeremiah and the Book of Ezekiel.Archaeologists uncovered a cache of artifacts at Egypt's ancient city of Heliopolis, a site linked to the biblical story of Joseph, who is depicted at left.(Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via Facebook)Genesis 41:45 notes that Joseph's wife, Asenath, was the daughter of Potipherah, a priest of the city.The cache, found beneath a burial structure containing human remains, included five pairs of yellow-colored metal earrings that archaeologists believe may be made of gold.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTERPictures released by officials show the earrings along with carved scarabs and other small artifacts, as well as cosmetic containers and a copper mirror.Archaeologists uncovered two alabaster kohl containers with traces of ancient eye makeup and a third kohl container crafted from black obsidian.Researchers recovered earrings, scarabs, cosmetic containers and other artifacts from the ancient burial site.
(Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via Facebook)Excavators also found four stones, two of which are believed to be agate, a semi-precious gemstone that was widely used in the ancient world.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESOfficials noted that the cache ...