3,500-year-old residential complex discovered in Egypt with connections dating back to the bible era

Africa Business Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:05 GMT Moderate confidence — 73/100

Image Credit : Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesArchaeologists have recently discovered an ancient settlement at Tell el-Koua, situated within the Wadi Tumilat region of Ismailia.
This discovery was announced in late June 2026 by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities(Egypt).
It revealed a well-preserved site dating back to Egypt's Second Intermediate Period.

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Image Credit : Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesArchaeologists have recently discovered an ancient settlement at Tell el-Koua, situated within the Wadi Tumilat region of Ismailia.
This discovery was announced in late June 2026 by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities(Egypt).
It revealed a well-preserved site dating back to Egypt's Second Intermediate Period.

Sources: Times of India