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Archaeologists have discovered the remains of an ancient Egyptian fortified royal retreat at the archaeological site of Tel Hebwa in the north of the Sinai Peninsula, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities (MTA). The mud-brick rest house, believed to date back to the reign of King Thutmose III, has been identified as a potential royal rest house due to its architectural layout and the scarcity of pottery shards found inside. King Thutmose III, known as Thutmose the Great, was a renowned military commander who ruled from 1479 B.C. to 1425 B.C. and played a significant role in expanding Egypt’s empire.
The structure consists of two consecutive rectangular halls and several accompanying rooms, with evidence of fortification through a perimeter wall. Preliminary research suggests that the retreat may have been used by King Thutmose III during his military campaigns to expand Egypt’s empire to the east. The discovery sheds light on Egypt’s military history, particularly in the Sinai region, during the New Kingdom era.
Archaeological work at the site also revealed a number of burials, indicating that the area was used as a cemetery in later periods of ancient Egyptian history. This recent finding adds to the series of ancient discoveries reported in Egypt in recent months, including the recovery of a missing upper part of a large statue depicting an ancient Egyptian pharaoh and the unearthing of mummies with golden tongues at the ancient city of Oxyrhynchus.
The Tel Hebwa discovery provides valuable insights into Egypt’s military history and the role of the Sinai Peninsula during the New Kingdom era. Further research and analysis will be conducted to deepen our understanding of this ancient royal retreat and its significance in ancient Egyptian civilization.
