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Massive ancient Roman military fortress uncovered in one of Egypt’s ‘important strategic locations’
Ancient military fortifications dating back to the Ptolemaic and Roman eras of Egyptian history were recently uncovered by ...
Fortress discovered in Northern Sinai, including Roman-era soldiers' dwellings
Excavations at the Tell Abu Seifi site in North Sinai uncovered extensive remains of ancient ... the Roman fortress and reaches the heart of the site," said Mohamed Abdel Badi, Head of the Egyptian ...
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Archaeologists unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert
The ancient Egyptian fortress was in use around 2,000 years ago in the Sinai Desert.
Archaeologists Were Excavating the Site of Two Ancient Forts—And Found a THIRD Ancient Fort
Alongside the fort, the mission uncovered housing units, the eastern gates of the two known forts, a limestone road, and ...
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Saudi Arabia uses ancient tourist site to alter its history
The area around the fortress resembles a modern desert oasis with palm ... between 2006 and 2010 welcoming around 25,000 visitors annually to see Saudi Arabia’s ancient archaeological sites and vast ...
New Study eries Reveal Ancient Egyptian Fortress Once Lined with 500 Trees
Archaeologists uncover an ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai with 500 trees, deep moats, paved roads, and housing—dating back over 2,000 years to the Ptolemaic period.
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Ancient Roman camps from secret military mission spotted using Google Earth
Three ancient Roman camps in the Jordanian desert ... unearth tree-lined walkway that led to ancient Egyptian fortress in Sinai Desert Study lead author Michael Fradley, a landscape archaeologist ...
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Saudi Arabia unveils face of ancient Nabataean woman
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