Archaeological discovery in Dakahlia reveals millennia of human settlement

An Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered an ancient cemetery and residential area in the Kom Al-Khalejan region of Dakahlia Governorate. The findings document thousands of years of human settlement in the eastern Nile Delta, spanning from the Predynastic period through the Second Intermediate Period, and into the Greco-Roman eras.

The earliest discoveries date back to the Lower Egyptian civilizations of Buto I and II during the first half of the fourth millennium BCE. These include simple oval-shaped graves containing various funerary burials, handmade pottery, and sea shells, which suggest a significant population center during that era.

Additionally, excavations revealed a residential area and graves dating from the Second Intermediate Period to the New Kingdom. Findings include mud-brick buildings, grain silos, ovens, and hearths, reflecting the daily economic activities and lifestyles of the inhabitants. Architectural features such as sinusoidal walls surrounding residential and funerary buildings were also identified. Artifacts recovered include stone tools, pottery, and animal remains, providing insight into the diet and living habits of the ancient inhabitants.