<strong>Ancient port: </strong>Archaeologists have discovered the main port used to transport stone along the Nile River to build ancient temples. Inscriptions and mechanisms for tying the boats were uncovered.
Ancient port: Archaeologists have discovered the main port used to transport stone along the Nile River to build ancient temples. Inscriptions and mechanisms for tying the boats were uncovered.
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<strong>Stone quarries: </strong>The port was used to transport stone along the Nile River from the quarries of Gebel el-Silsila.
Stone quarries: The port was used to transport stone along the Nile River from the quarries of Gebel el-Silsila.
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<strong>Mummies discovery:</strong> The port is the latest in a series of recent finds in Egypt. In February, more than 40 mummies were uncovered that are believed to date from the Ptolemaic era, which lasted from 323 BC to 30 BC.
Mummies discovery: The port is the latest in a series of recent finds in Egypt. In February, more than 40 mummies were uncovered that are believed to date from the Ptolemaic era, which lasted from 323 BC to 30 BC.
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<strong>Cat mummies: </strong>In November 2018, an excavation revealed a mass cat cemetery and rare mummified scarab beetles in Saqqara, Egypt.
Cat mummies: In November 2018, an excavation revealed a mass cat cemetery and rare mummified scarab beetles in Saqqara, Egypt.
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<strong>Ancient sarcophagus: </strong>Also in November last year, a sarcophagus containing a 3,000-year-old mummified woman was opened in southeastern Egypt.
Ancient sarcophagus: Also in November last year, a sarcophagus containing a 3,000-year-old mummified woman was opened in southeastern Egypt.
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