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North Sinai Archaeological Sites Zone

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The North Sinai Archaeological Sites Zone is composed of a collection of important ancient sites between the Suez Canal and Gaza along the Mediterranean coast of Egypt.

Archaeology

In 2020, a limestone cave decorated with scenes of animals such as donkeys, camels, deer, mule and mountain goats was uncovered in the area of Wadi Al-Zulma by the archaeological mission from the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry. Rock art cave is 15 meters deep and 20 meters high.

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 1, 1994, in the Cultural category.

Notes

  1. North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
  2. "Photos: Archaeologists uncover ancient cave in North Sinai". Egypt Independent. 2020-04-26. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  3. "Ancient cave with distinguished engravings depicting scenes of animals discovered in Sinai - Ancient Egypt - Heritage". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  4. North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

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