Massive 3,500-Year-Old Fortress Unearthed in Sinai, Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a massive New Kingdom fortress in North Sinai, revealing advanced military planning.
The fortress, dating back to the New Kingdom period (1550 to 1070 BC), was discovered at Tell el-Kharouba, in the Sheikh Zuweid area of North Sinai, by an Egyptian archaeological mission.
According to researchers, the fortress provides valuable insight into Egypt’s sophisticated defense system, which protected its eastern borders and controlled vital trade and military routes connecting Egypt with Palestine.
The discovery is considered one of the largest and most important fortifications ever found along the ancient Horus military road near the Mediterranean coast.
During the New Kingdom period, pharaohs constructed a network of fortresses across Sinai to secure the frontier and prevent invasions.
The site offers a rare glimpse into the military planning of the New Kingdom.
Author's summary: Archaeologists uncover massive fortress in Egypt.