archaeologicalnews:

Archaeologists have uncovered more than 100 ancient inscriptions carved into rock at Wadi el-Hudi, where the ancient Egyptians mined amethyst.

In addition to the carved-rock inscription, the researchers also found 14 stele (inscriptions carved on a stone slab or pillar) and 45 ostraca (inscriptions written on pieces of pottery).

Analysis of the newfound inscriptions is underway. So far, archaeologists can tell that many of the inscriptions date back around 3,900 years, to a time that modern day archaeologists call the “Middle Kingdom.” One of the inscriptions mentions Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea who presided over the trial of Jesus, according to the bible. Many of the ostraca date back around 2,000 years, to around the time that Rome took over Egypt. Read more.