3,000-year-old military fort with Ramesses II's sword uncovered in Egypt's Beheria Governorate.

Egyptian archaeologists have uncovered a 3,000-year-old military fort at Tell Al-Abqain in the Beheria Governorate. Dating from the New Kingdom Era (1550-1070 BC), the mudbrick structure served as a barracks and storage for weapons and food, defending against Libyan tribes and Sea Peoples. Notable finds include a bronze sword inscribed with Ramesses II’s name, religious artifacts, and a cow burial, providing insights into ancient Egyptian military and cultural practices.

September 09, 2024
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