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2,600-year-old jewelry stash from ancient Egypt includes gold statuette depicting family of gods

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A 2,600-year-old pot full of gold jewelry was found at Karnak Temple , a complex near Luxor .

The finds include beads, amulets and statuettes, many of which are gold.

One of the most remarkable finds is a rare statuette that depicts the deities Amun , Khonsu and Mut.

It's unclear why the jewelry was buried in a pot.

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