Egypt uncovers long-forgotten 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era city in latest western desert discovery
- Posted on July 5, 2026
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Egypt uncovers long-forgotten 1,600-year-old Byzantine-era city in latest western desert discovery
Archaeologists uncovered a long-forgotten, 1,600-year-old city in Egypt that includes preserved watchtowers, a church and a haul of artifacts and Christian symbols, officials announced. The jaw-dropping discovering of the well-preserved Byzantine-era city and 18 ancient tombs near Alexandria were announced by Egypt’s tourism board on Saturday. Egypt’s Tourism and Antiquities Ministry said the newly discovered Fourth Center city includes public...