Simon Bralee on Mythryl: “Two important discoveries: Fourth century city with residential and…”

Two important discoveries: Fourth century city with residential and religious structures, including church, plus Ostraca (records written on clay pots) excavated in the Dakhla oasis and 18 ancient tombs found at Marina el-Alamein, identified as Roman-period port of Leukaspis on Mediterranean coast.

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Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

theguardian.comArchaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desertWell-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activities Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert. The fourth-century quarters had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis. Archaeologists also found coins, pottery fragments and tools. Continue reading...

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