Israeli media outlets have promoted claims linking Egyptian archaeological discoveries to biblical stories.
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Israel's Channel 14 reported this month that a new alleged inscription of a biblical pharaoh could solve a thousands-year-old mystery, noting that the inscription, discovered near the Suez Canal, strengthens the possibility of locating an ancient Egyptian city called Mesn, a site that has occupied researchers for more than a century.
The Hebrew channel added that the stone bears the titles of Ramses II, whom the Torah narratives link to the alleged Pharaoh of the Exodus, and mentions the god Horus with the title of Lord of the city of Mesene, thus attempting to create a false link between Egyptian antiquities and Israeli religious stories.
She noted that archaeologists in Egypt recently announced this discovery at Tell Abu Seifi in Qantara East, where part of a stone threshold was found, stressing that the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities considered this evidence important but not conclusive proof that the lost city was actually there, thus refuting previous Israeli claims.
Israeli Channel 14 said that researchers have been trying for more than a century to understand the exact location of the city of Mesene, as its location on the ground has remained a subject of debate, noting that the new discovery in northeastern Egypt may provide important evidence, although this proposal is primarily aimed at serving the biblical narrative.
The Hebrew channel added that the inscription bears the royal titles of Ramses II and documents the restoration of the Horus statue, which makes this discovery interesting from their perspective, assuming that the inscription was found in its original location, an assumption that still needs scientific proofs that go beyond Israeli speculations.
She noted that researchers are still cautious about announcing a solution to the mystery, as Hisham El-Leithy, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities in Egypt, explained that the inscription reinforces the archaeological and historical evidence linking Tell Abu Seifi to Messin, but more excavations and examinations are needed before this identification can be confirmed, which undermines the haste in the Hebrew claims.
Israel's Channel 14 said the controversy over the location of Mesan is not new, as in 1887 stones bearing the name of Ramses II and references to Horus Mesan were found at Tell Abu Seifi, raising questions about whether Mesan was an independent city, another name for the fortified city of Tharu, or simply the name of the Temple of Horus in the area.
The Hebrew channel added that subsequent research also failed to solve the mystery, as a study published in 2013 claimed that previous excavations did not find sufficient evidence of activity from the era of Ramses II, suggesting that the stones bearing his name were moved from a nearby site. However, the new inscription brings the possibility of a settlement at Tel Abu Seifi back to the center of the discussion, in a continuous attempt to employ antiquities to serve the Israeli narrative.
She pointed out that the connection between Masan, Horus, and the region near Egypt’s eastern borders is known from previous research, as Egyptian sources link the worship of Horus Masan to the Tharu region and its role in defending Egypt’s eastern borders, which means that the importance of the discovery goes beyond simply finding another ancient city, despite attempts by the Hebrew media to politicize this matter.
Israel's Channel 14 said that Messin was most likely linked to the Horus Road, a central route used by the Egyptians to move eastward, which it considered one of the main arteries of the ancient world, through which soldiers, messengers and goods passed between Egypt, the Sinai Peninsula and Canaan, in an attempt to link these routes to alleged biblical stories.
The Hebrew channel added that the excavations also changed the understanding of Tel Abu Seifi itself, where it was previously believed that a large mud-brick wall was part of a temple, but researchers now believe that it was in fact a wall that surrounded the entire temple complex and underwent changes and expansions over the years.
She noted that within the complex were found storerooms, service rooms, and the remains of the temple's holiest place, parts of which were destroyed at later periods when the building's stones were taken for reuse, including parts of a statue of a military man carrying a small temple, another statue lacking a head and feet, a half-body of a king made of basalt, and fragments of falcon statues in the form of Horus.
Israel's Channel 14 said the great importance of the new discovery lies in the possibility of linking a name known for thousands of years from ancient inscriptions to an actual point on the map, noting that if further excavations confirm that Tel Abu Seifi is indeed Messen, researchers will have another tool to understand the eastern borders of ancient Egypt.
The Hebrew channel added that Ramses II, whose name appears on the new inscription, ruled in the 13th century BC, a period that dates back to the Exodus and the beginning of Israel, as the Book of Exodus recounts that the Israelites were forced to build Pithom and Ramses for the Pharaoh, in a desperate attempt to link the biblical Ramses with the Egyptian city of Pi-Ramesses.
She pointed out that what makes this site interesting in the biblical context is its location in the eastern region of Egypt, near the roads that led across Sinai to Canaan, which is the same general geographical area that stands in the background of the alleged Exodus story, in a continuous attempt to falsify historical facts and serve the Israeli narrative that has no connection to reality.
Israeli media have consistently exploited archaeological discoveries in Egypt and attempted to link them to alleged biblical stories, as part of a systematic disinformation campaign aimed at stealing ancient Egyptian history and falsifying facts to serve the Zionist narrative.
These repeated reports come as a desperate attempt to legitimize flimsy historical claims that are not supported by conclusive scientific evidence, completely ignoring the fact that the ancient Egyptian civilization predates these narratives by millennia, and that any attempt to link Egyptian antiquities to the myths of the Exodus is nothing but a deliberate distortion of history that does not stand up to scientific and objective scrutiny.
1. Why are Egyptian artifacts sometimes linked to stories in the Bible?
Answer: Ancient Egypt had close historical and cultural connections with the lands mentioned in biblical accounts. Some discoveries, such as the Merneptah Stele, provide evidence that a people called Israel existed in the region during the late second millennium BCE.
2. Do Egyptian artifacts prove every biblical story actually happened?
Answer: No. Archaeological discoveries can provide historical context or possible connections, but they do not automatically prove every detail of a biblical story. Experts continue to debate how archaeology relates to accounts such as the Exodus.
3. What can people learn by studying Egyptian artifacts and biblical history together?
Answer: It can help people understand ancient cultures, religions, migration, politics and daily life. Comparing archaeological evidence with written traditions also teaches us to examine historical claims carefully.
4. What is the best advice when watching claims about ancient history on television?
Answer: Treat interesting claims as points for investigation rather than proven facts. Check archaeological evidence, consult qualified historians and Egyptologists, and distinguish between established discoveries, interpretations and religious traditions.
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