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flag Archaeologists found a 10,000-year-old rock shelter in Egypt’s Sinai with prehistoric to medieval art and artifacts.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Excavations found flint tools, pottery, hearths, ash, and stone partitions, suggesting use as shelter for people and livestock. flag Officials call it one of Sinai’s most significant recent rock art discoveries, with ongoing research and plans for preservation.

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