Scientists unearth complete remains of Egyptian warhorse given honorific burial some 3,000 years ago

September 16, 2026 / 12:26 PM EDT / CBS News

Scientists unearth complete remains of Egyptian warhorse given honorific burial some 3,000 years ago

TL;DR

  • Archaeologists found the complete remains of a likely warhorse at Tell Al-Abqain, Egypt.
  • The horse was given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago, during the New Kingdom period.
  • The site was a military fortress established to protect Egypt from Libyan tribes.
  • Other discoveries include a residential complex, grain silos, ovens, chariot harness parts, and a stela depicting a Libyan prisoner.
  • Findings reflect urban planning, resource management, and military activities within the fortress.