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Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert
United Kingdom🏛️ Politics12 hr. ago

Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

Archaeologists in Egypt have made significant discoveries in the western desert, uncovering a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the Dakhla oasis and 18 ancient tombs near Alexandria. The city features residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church, along with artifacts such as coins, pottery fragments, and tools. The findings provide insights into daily life, urban development, and economic activities during the Byzantine period. Additionally, the tombs include rock-cut and limestone structures with items like a granite sarcophagus and pottery used for writing. These discoveries highlight the historical significance of these sites and their potential inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage List.

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The Guardian (World) logoThe Guardian (World)IndependentCenter12 hr. ago
Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

Archaeologists in Egypt have made significant discoveries in the western desert, uncovering a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the Dakhla oasis and 18 ancient tombs near Alexandria. The city features residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church, along with artifacts such as coins, pottery fragments, and tools. The findings provide insights into daily life, urban development, and economic activities during the Byzantine period. Additionally, the tombs include rock-cut and limestone structures with items like a granite sarcophagus and pottery used for writing. These discoveries highlight the historical significance of these sites and their potential inclusion in UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about archaeological discoveries without overt ideological framing. While the topic relates to cultural heritage and national history, the reporting focuses on objective descriptions of findings, citing official sources such as the Ministry of Tourism and Ant

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