Ancient port city in Egypt, a modern industrial and cultural hub on the Mediterranean coast with a storied past and a growing tourism narrative.
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Archaeologists have uncovered a well-planned Byzantine-era city at the Dakhla Oasis and 18 tombs and related artifacts at Marina el-Alamein, close to Alexandria. The finds include a mid-fourth-century basilica, fortified walls, daily-life artifacts, and a 2.5-meter granite sarcophagus. Officials say the discoveries bolster Egypt’s tourism sector and cultural heritage profile.
Archaeology at Marina El-Alamein and Dakhla Oasis reveals tombs, gold, and urban remains from Greco-Roman and Byzantine periods. Egypt positions new discoveries to bolster tourism, with sites showing daily life, commerce, and religious transition. Authorities report continued digs and public exhibition plans.
Archaeologists have documented 18 new tombs along Egypt’s northwestern coast near Leukaspis, including rock-cut and surface burials. Gold tongues were found in several graves, and a granite coffin with a plaster sphinx remains was uncovered. The finds shed light on coastal culture and funeral practices from the Hellenistic to Roman eras, highlighting ongoing preservation challenges.