Summary
Egypt announced the discovery of a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert near the Dakhla Oasis, along with finds at Marina el-Alamein near Alexandria. These archaeological finds provide new details about life, buildings, and activities in Egypt during the fourth century when it was part of the Byzantine Empire.
Key Facts
- The discoveries were made at the Dakhla Oasis in Egypt’s western desert and at Marina el-Alamein near Alexandria.
- The Dakhla Oasis city dates back to the fourth century, during the Byzantine Empire.
- The archaeological site shows city planning with streets, squares, and public spaces.
- A basilica church and two watchtowers were found, indicating religious and defensive structures.
- Houses included vaulted roofs and one belonged to a church deacon, possibly used as a house church.
- Food production evidence includes bread ovens, kitchens, and stone grinding tools.
- Bronze coins with Byzantine emperors’ portraits and gold coins from Roman Emperor Constantius II’s era were uncovered.
- About 200 pottery shards with inscriptions reveal commercial and daily life details.
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