Archaeologists uncover settlement from golden age of ancient Egypt

Archaeologists Discover Ancient Egyptian Settlement in Nile Delta

Archaeologists have unearthed a significant ancient Egyptian settlement in the north-western Nile Delta region, potentially dating back 3500 years. The discovery, situated beneath Hellenistic remains at Kom el-Nugus, offers compelling evidence of Egyptian territorial expansion during the New Kingdom, a prosperous era spanning from 1550 to 1069 BC.

Evidence of New Kingdom Expansion

According to Sylvain Dhennin from the University of Lyon, France, a member of the research team, “These periods are renowned for their considerable wealth.” The New Kingdom witnessed the reigns of some of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, including Akhenaten, Tutankhamun, and Ramesses…

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