Archaeologists find ancient Christian church in Egypt with 17 human remains, challenging societal norms.
Archaeologists have discovered an early Christian church from the mid-fourth century in Trimithis, an ancient Egyptian city near the Dakhla Oasis. The church contains 17 human remains, including seven women and eight children or adolescents. This discovery is surprising due to Roman Egypt's patriarchal society. Researchers from New York University are studying the remains to understand early Christianity in the region.
November 11, 2024
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