Egypt finds lost Byzantine-era city in western desert that had basilica church that dates back to the mid-4th century

Egypt finds lost Byzantine-era city in western desert that had basilica church that dates back to the mid-4th century

A basilica church dating back to the mid-fourth century stands at the settlement’s head, overlooking its main streets, along with remains of two watchtowers to safeguard the outskirts, said Mahmoud Massoud, who chairs the archaeological mission.

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