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Archaeologists found a 10,000-year-old rock shelter in Egypt’s Sinai with prehistoric to medieval art and artifacts.
Archaeologists in Egypt’s southern Sinai have uncovered a 10,000-year-old rock shelter on the Umm Arak Plateau, revealing layers of human activity from prehistoric times to the 15th century CE.
The site, near ancient mining areas, contains red-painted animal depictions, including ibex and hunters, as well as later images of camels and horses, Nabataean inscriptions, and geometric patterns.
Excavations found flint tools, pottery, hearths, ash, and stone partitions, suggesting use as shelter for people and livestock.
Officials call it one of Sinai’s most significant recent rock art discoveries, with ongoing research and plans for preservation.
Los arqueólogos encontraron un refugio de roca de 10.000 años de antigüedad en el Sinaí de Egipto con arte y artefactos desde la prehistoria hasta la Edad Media.