The horse was a young male of medium size that may have pulled a chariot or worked in other military activities. Archaeologists also found remains of the chariot horse's harness fittings nearby. Given these discoveries, it's likely that this was a ceremonial burial, according to a translated statement from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
Some of the hieroglyphic tablets found inside the fortress along with a tablet depicting a captured Libyan prisoner. (Image credit: Courtesy of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.)The prisoner is shown with his hands bound behind his bent body, a posture that signifies his submission, the statement noted.
"An amazing find"
The horse burial is a unique discovery, scholars not associated with the excavation told Live Science.
Archaeologists have found the remains of horse stables, such as those at the ancient Egyptian capital of Pi-Ramesses, but horse remains have been scarce, Delpeut said. "This horse will therefore surely contribute to what we know about the use of horses in military forts, of which there are many in the region."
Part of the fort, which was in use during the New Kingdom period. (Image credit: Courtesy of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.)Related stories
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An archaeological team from the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities made the discovery. Live Science contacted the team for comment but had not heard back at time of publication.
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