An Egyptian archaeological mission has announced the discovery of an ancient fortress estimated to be over 3,000 years old, located along the border between Egypt and Palestine — a finding considered one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in recent years, shedding new light on the military architecture of ancient Egypt.
According to researchers, the fortress dates back to the New Kingdom era, a period when Egypt maintained strong military fortifications to defend its eastern borders. The structure, built from mudbrick and sandstone, features massive walls, watchtowers, storage chambers, and soldiers’ quarters, reflecting its defensive purpose.
Preliminary studies indicate that the fortress was strategically designed to control access to the northeastern corridors, underscoring the geopolitical importance of the region in ancient times.
This remarkable discovery adds to the growing list of archaeological findings in North Sinai, helping to reconstruct a detailed picture of Egypt’s ancient military and political landscape.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities confirmed that excavation work will continue to uncover additional details and artifacts, further highlighting Egypt’s global standing as a cradle of ancient civilization and one of the richest archaeological landscapes in the world.
