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Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in the western desert
Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert
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Nadeem Badshah
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The GuardianArchaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western deserttheguardian.comWell-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activities Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert. The fourth-century quarters had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis. Archaeologists also found coins, pottery fragments and tools. Continue reading...
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