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An ancient city from the Byzantine era, once thought lost to time, has been rediscovered in southern Jordan. Known as Tharais ...

Egypt has announced the discovery of ancient Luxor tombs, heightening excitement for the full opening of the Grand Egyptian ...

Piri Reis’s map of Northern Africa features several key areas, including the coasts of Egypt, Libya ... The map depicts significant geographical landmarks, such as the Nile River and major ...

Underwater archaeologists from eight countries—Algeria, Croatia, Egypt, France ... tourists with calm waters and gentle breezes, but ancient mariners knew that violent storms could arise ...

The most famous landmarks in the world are not famous for nothing ... The Great Pyramid of Giza stands proudly in Giza, Egypt as an ancient wonder that has captivated the world for centuries. This ...

Using radar technology, the team sent 'high-frequency electromagnetic waves' into the subsurface and analysed how signals bounced back to map structures using ... hidden underground city beneath Egypt ...