An Egyptian archaeological expedition made an important historical and artistic find in Umm ‘Iraq Plateau, a site that was previously unknown, located roughly five kilometres northeast of the Temple of Serabit - el - Khadim, which served as a strategic observation point and resting area for millennia in the southern Sinai Peninsula.
The archaeologists documented is a sandstone shelter, extending more than 100 metres, with a roof that varies between 1.5 and 0.5 metres in height. On the ceiling several petroglyphs were found featuring ancient drawings dating between 10.000 and 5.500 BCE, including red and gray - pigmented depictions of animals and symbols, reflecting life in early prehistory and highlighting the richness, diversity and the evolution of human artistic expression.
The discovery was made with the support of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities, according to Sada El – Balad, news website and satellite television channel headquartered in Giza.
According to preliminary data, the petroglyphs can be classified into different time groups. The oldest images, made in red ink probably date from between 10.000 and 5.500 years B.C.
Among the drawings are depictions of a bow - drawn hunter capturing a mountain goat, as well as camels and horses with armed people. Some of these drawings have inscriptions in Nabataean, a language linked to people from the Middle East who established a prosperous kingdom and Nabataea, centred at Petra in modern Jordan between the 4th century BCE and 106 CE, suggesting the presence of later historical periods.
In addition inscriptions in Arabic were also documented, confirming the continued use
of the site during the Islamic era.
Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy stated that this
find is a valuable addition to the country’s archaeological map, evidencing the
rich cultural history of the Sinai Peninsula, and he further stressed that
these discoveries reinforce Egypt’s position as a major cultural tourism
destination.
Scientific research and analysis of the drawings and petroglyphs will continue in the coming months, with the aim of developing a comprehensive plan for protection and sustainable documentation of the site.
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