Egypt uncovers long-forgotten 1,600-year-old, Byzantine-era city in latest western desert discovery
Archaeologists in Egypt's western desert have unearthed a lost Byzantine-era city that had remained hidden for 1,600 years.
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The brief
A Byzantine-era city has been discovered in Egypt's western desert, specifically within the Dakhla Oasis. The find includes a villa containing ruins from the Roman Empire.
Coverage from The Guardian, CBS News, and the New York Post emphasizes the city's age and its long-forgotten status. Archaeology News Online Magazine highlights the discovery of 200 written records at the site.
Future developments will likely center on the analysis of the 200 written records recovered from the Dakhla Oasis site.
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Quick answers
Where was the city discovered?
The city was found in Egypt's western desert, specifically in the Dakhla Oasis.
How old is the discovery?
The city is 1,600 years old and dates back to the Byzantine era.
What specific artifacts or structures were found?
Archaeologists uncovered a villa with Roman Empire ruins and 200 written records.
Coverage (6)
- Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert CBS News · 20h ago
- See it: Villa containing ruins from Roman Empire uncovered in Egypt FOX Weather · 20h ago
- Byzantine city with 200 written records uncovered in Egypt’s Dakhla Oasis Archaeology News Online Magazine · 20h ago
- Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert The Guardian · 20h ago
- Egypt uncovers long-forgotten 1,600-year-old, Byzantine-era city in latest western desert discovery New York Post · 20h ago
- Egypt Unearths Lost City Hidden for 1,600 Years The Daily Beast · 1d ago
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