Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Byzantine city in Egypttranslated

One of the most important archaeological discoveries of recent years has been announced by Egyptian authorities, as archaeologists have unearthed an exceptionally well-preserved city from the Byzantine period in the Dakhla oasis in Egypt's Western Desert. At the same time, new excavation findings revealed 18 ancient tombs in the archaeological site of Marina el-Alamein, near Alexandria.

According to Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the excavation at the Dakhla oasis reveals valuable evidence of daily life, urban planning and economic activity in the area during the 4th century AD, when Egypt was part of the Byzantine Empire.

Town planning, churches and fortifications of the 4th century The city presents an organized urban planning, with central streets that run from north to south and intersect with east-west streets, creating public spaces and squares.

At the top of the settlement dominate the ruins of a magnificent basilica from the 4th century, while two watchtowers have also been identified that seem to have protected the city limits.

Archaeologists also uncovered a heavily fortified…