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### **Major 4th Century BC City Unearthed by British Archaeologists in Egypt's Nile Delta**

 

**SHARQIA, EGYPT** – In a landmark discovery that promises to rewrite a chapter of ancient Egyptian history, a British archaeological mission has unearthed a significantportion of the lost city of Imet, dating back to the 4th century BC. The find, located at the Tell Fara'un site (also known as Tell Nabasha) in the Sharqia Governorate, was announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities at the conclusion of the current excavation season led by a team from the University of Manchester.

### **Major 4th Century BC City Unearthed by British Archaeologists in Egypt's Nile Delta**

### **Major 4th Century BC City Unearthed by British Archaeologists in Egypt's Nile Delta**

The discovery reveals

 a new archaeological focal point on Egypt's map, shedding light on a historically vital but less-explored region of the Nile Delta. Ahmed Issa, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, hailed the find as a monumental achievement. "This discovery illuminates one of the most important historical cities in the Egyptian Delta," he stated.

•  "Our ministry is fully committed to supporting excavation and research work
•  across the republic, as each find contributes another piece to the magnificent
•  puzzle of our civilization's past."

 

The excavation efforts

 were guided by cutting-edge technology, as explained by Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities. "Themission focused its work on the eastern tell of the site, leveraging remote sensing techniques and high-resolution Landsat satellite imagery," he detailed. "This analysis revealed dense concentrations of mud-brick, indicating the presence of substantial ancient structures beneath the surface."

 

1. Subsequent excavations confirmed the satellite data, uncovering a series of
2.  residential buildings believed to date from the early to mid-4th century BC.
3.  This period corresponds to the end of the Late Period and the beginning of
4.  the Ptolemaic era, a time of significant cultural and political transition in
5. Egypt.

 

Among the most remarkable artifacts recovered are several items that offer a vivid glimpse into the daily life and religious beliefs of the city’s inhabitants. Mohamed Abdel-Badi, Head of the Egyptian Antiquities Sector, noted that the findings will profoundly enrich the archaeological understanding of the region. Key discoveries include:

 

*   **A highly-detailed upper portion of an Ushabti figurine**, crafted from green faience. Dating to the 26th Dynasty, these figurines were placed in tombs to serve the deceased in the afterlife.

*   **A stone stela (cippus)** depicting the god Horus standing on two crocodiles while holding snakes. The top of the stela features an image of the protective deity Bes. Such plaques were believed to have magical properties to ward off dangerous creatures.

*   **A bronze sistrum**, an ancient musical instrument, intricately decorated with the heads of the goddess Hathor. This sacred rattle, dating to the end of the Late Period, was used in religious ceremonies.

 

• Dr. Nicky Nielsen, the director of the British mission, provided historical
•  context for the city. "Imet was one of the most prominent population centers
•  in Lower Egypt, particularly during the New Kingdom and the Late Period,"
•  Dr. Nielsen explained. "The city was distinguished by its massive temple
•  dedicated to the cobra goddess Wadjet, the patron deity of the region, the
•  ruins of which still stand on the western side of the site."

 

Thislatest discovery is a crucial step towards completing the historical and archaeological portrait of Imet. It not only confirms the city’s location and importance but also paves the way for future studies that will undoubtedly reveal more secrets of this ancient metropolis.