Tamil-Brahmi Inscriptions Discovered in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings
In February 2026, Archaeologists identified around 30 ancient inscriptions inside rock-cut royal tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site.
About Ancient Inscriptions Identified:
Inscriptions Languages: About 20 of the identified inscriptions are in Tamil-Brahmi script, along with others in Sanskrit and Prakrit. Many of the inscriptions date from the 1st to 3rd century Common Era (CE).
Inscription of “Cikai Korran”: The name Cikai Korran appears eight times across five tombs, inscribed near entrances and high on interior walls. In one tomb, it is found about four metres(m) above the entrance.
Documentation: The inscriptions were documented by scholars including Professor Ingo Strauch, University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and Professor Charlotte Schmid, French School of Asian Studies.
In February 2026, Archaeologists identified around 30 ancient inscriptions inside rock-cut royal tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings, a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site.
About Ancient Inscriptions Identified:
Inscriptions Languages: About 20 of the identified inscriptions are in Tamil-Brahmi script, along with others in Sanskrit and Prakrit. Many of the inscriptions date from the 1st to 3rd century Common Era (CE).
Inscription of “Cikai Korran”: The name Cikai Korran appears eight times across five tombs, inscribed near entrances and high on interior walls. In one tomb, it is found about four metres(m) above the entrance.
Documentation: The inscriptions were documented by scholars including Professor Ingo Strauch, University of Lausanne (Switzerland) and Professor Charlotte Schmid, French School of Asian Studies.
- They presented their work at an International Conference on Tamil Epigraphy in Chennai, Tamil Nadu(TN).
About Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions: It is an early form of the Tamil writing system. They appear to be short markings, possibly merchant names, trade symbols, or ownership marks.
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