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Ancient Christian City Unearthed in Egypt
23 Jul
Summary
- A mid-fourth century basilica church was discovered.
- Deacon Tisos' home, from the late fourth century, was found.
- Two hundred ostraca with Coptic inscriptions were uncovered.
An ancient Christian city, dating to the earliest centuries of the religion, has been discovered in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis. The findings, announced on July 3, include a complete settlement constructed from mudbrick.
Among the significant structures is a mid-fourth century basilica church, a key feature of the city's well-planned urban layout. Additionally, archaeologists found the remains of a deacon's home belonging to Tisos, dating to the second half of the fourth century.
The excavation also yielded numerous artifacts, including pottery, oil lamps, and a collection of coins. Notably, 200 ostraca bearing Coptic and Greek inscriptions were uncovered, providing valuable details about everyday transactions and correspondence from the period.
