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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 7 MIN

Lost Desert City Buried for 1,600 Years Unearthed in Egypt

from The Ancient Origins News Desk · host RamseyHardin

Buried beneath Egypt's Western Desert for nearly 1,600 years, the lost city was uncovered by archaeologists, complete with homes, streets, ancient coins, and an early Christian church. The discovery offers an extraordinary glimpse into daily life during the final centuries of Roman rule and the rise of Christianity in Egypt.

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