An ancient inscription, dating back to the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II (circa 1279–1213 B.C.), has been discovered near an old military road, potentially marking the location of a long-lost Egyptian city called Mesn (sometimes spelled Mesen). The inscription was found at the archaeological site of Tell Abu Seifi, located near the Suez Canal in the north Sinai Desert and the eastern Nile Delta. The site contains the remains of a temple dedicated to Horus, a falcon-headed god associated with the sky and war. According to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Horus was referred to as the "Lord of the City of Mesn," suggesting a strong religious connection between the deity and the city. Hesham Hussein, director general of Delta and Sinai Archaeology and a leader of the research team, noted that the temple at Tell Abu Seifi is "almost completely destroyed," making it difficult to extract detailed information. However, the presence of the inscription and the temple strongly suggests that Tell Abu Seifi could be Mesn. Further research is needed to confirm this connection, as the evidence is still emerging. The site is located near what the ancient Egyptians called the "Way of Horus," a strategic road connecting the eastern Nile Delta with the southern Levant, which was lined with military fortresses. Peter Brand, a history professor at the University of Memphis, suggested that Tell Abu Seifi, near the modern city of Qantara, is likely Mesn. He added that Mesn was probably a key departure point for Egyptian armies heading to Canaan, Lebanon, and Syria during Ramesses II’s military campaigns. A bronze seal found at the site, dating to the Ptolemaic period (circa 304–30 B.C.), bears the inscription "Horus, Lord of Mesen," and similar inscriptions have been found on coffins from that time. This indicates that Horus played a central role in the religious life of Mesn. Hussein emphasized that the title "Horus, Lord of Mesen" directly links the god to the city, and the archaeological evidence from Tell Abu Seifi supports the importance of this religious cult. The inscription also mentions that Ramesses II restored a statue of Horus of Mesen, and a pedestal for such a statue was previously discovered at the site. However, some scholars have urged caution. James Hoffmeier, an archaeologist at Trinity International University, acknowledged the strength of the case but noted that more evidence, such as pottery from the site, is needed to confirm that Tell Abu Seifi is indeed Mesn. Similarly, Gregory Mumford, an anthropology professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, pointed out that similar inscriptions mentioning Mesn have been found at other sites in the region, including a fortress near the Suez and a fort in northwest Sinai. He suggested that Mesn may have been a broader area encompassing multiple locations. Oren Siegel, an Egyptology professor at the University of Toronto, called the discovery "really exciting," but emphasized the need for more information before offering detailed analysis. Shirly Ben Dor Evian, an Egyptology professor at the University of Haifa, also requested more details, particularly about the hieroglyphic inscriptions, before commenting further. Research at the site is ongoing, and historical records suggest there may have been a second settlement named Mesn located in southern Egypt. As more evidence is uncovered, the true nature of this ancient city and its significance in Egypt's history may become clearer.