Chènè, Antoine

An archaeological excavation, formed by an international team, brings back to life the temple of Amenhotep III in Luxor, one of the most impressive assemblages of the times of the Egyptian pharaohs. The Colossi of Memnon that marked the entrance of the complex were already known, but as the work was carried out they discovered monumental-sized sculptures, more than a hundred representations of Sekhmet, the lioness goddess, sphinxes, royal statues and many other wonders. Official Section. Place: Amaia K.Z. (Irun)

In 1997, in excavations near the Vieux-Port of Marseille, the remains of a Greek ship from the Archaic period were found. Years later, in line with the research, a team of specialists built a similar boat, which was given the name Gyptis. It has the unique characteristic of a hull where the pieces are sewn together with rope, following the techniques in use 2600 years ago. They also reproduced even the smallest details and set sail in the ship, allowing them to obtain very valuable information.Off FICAB. Place: Aquarium (Donostia-San Sebastián)