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Jul 4, 2026

Egypt announces major archaeological discoveries including Byzantine-era city in western desert

Egyptian archaeologists have unveiled two significant finds: a well-preserved fourth-century Byzantine residential city with religious structures in the western desert, and ancient tombs near Alexandria. Additional excavations at the Bahariya Oasis temple complex revealed new inscriptions of Pharaoh Psamtik I.

Jul 4, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪Excavations at the Dakhla Oasis recovered bronze coins bearing portraits of Byzantine emperors, Latin inscriptions, and Christian symbols, alongside gold coins of Constantius II.
  • ▪The Dakhla Oasis settlement features north-south thoroughfares, east-west streets, a mid-fourth-century basilica church, and remains of two watchtowers.
  • ▪Egyptian officials state that the archaeological discoveries will help boost the country's vital tourism sector and generate foreign currency.

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