CroatiaEgypt has announced two major archaeological discoveries: an exceptionally well-preserved settlement from the Byzantine era in the Western Desert and 18 ancient tombs near Alexandria. The findings, located in the oasis of Dakhla and at the archaeological site of Marina el-Alamein, are expected to boost Egypt's tourism sector, which is a crucial source of foreign currency alongside the Suez Canal. In Dakhla, the discovery includes a basilica from the mid-fourth century, defensive towers, residential buildings, and artifacts such as bread ovens, kitchen tools, and bronze coins featuring portraits of Byzantine emperors and Christian symbols. Additionally, around 200 ceramic fragments known as ostraca were found, containing inscriptions detailing trade transactions and daily life. At Marina el-Alamein, archaeologists uncovered 18 tombs, including 11 rock-cut tombs and seven above-ground limestone tombs, bringing the total number of tombs discovered at the site to 48. Artifacts include pottery, amphorae, oil lamps, plates, altars, and limestone basins.
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