Egypt uncovers lost Byzantine-era city in its western desert

Egyptian archaeologists uncovered a lost Byzantine-era city in the country’s western desert, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced.

The find adds to a series of discoveries that Egyptian officials have promoted to boost tourism and scholarly interest. Byzantine remains in North Africa illuminate trade and settlement patterns from late antiquity.

Desert sites often preserve structures obscured in more humid regions. Excavation teams used remote sensing before ground surveys confirmed urban layout and artifacts.

Authorities did not immediately release full publication details but described the discovery as significant for understanding Egypt’s post-pharaonic history.

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