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Archaeologists Discover 3,500-Year-Old Egyptian Military Fortress in the Sinai Desert

According to a statement from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, the fortress was discovered during recent ...

Massive 3,000-year-old military fortress discovered in Egypt, photos show

The fortress was erected during the New Kingdom, which spanned from 1550 to 1070 B.C., making it at least 3,000 years old.