The artifacts reveal the harsh working conditions in ancient Egyptian gold mines under the rule of the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Seen from above, Sukari gold mine in southeastern Egypt looks like a massive chasm with terraced sides. A rock formation looms next to the pit, and toy-sized machines move around inside it.
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Archaeologists uncovered a 3,000-year-old mining factory, worker houses and other ruins at Sukari gold mine, photos show and officials said. Screengrab from @momenelshenawy's YouTube video Seen ...