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Discovery of ancient Coptic city ‘enhances our understanding of early Christianity in Egypt’

The city, which dates from between the third and seventh centuries, includes residences, tombs and two churches

Hadani Ditmars
6 August 2025
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The city sheds light on a key period in Egyptian history that saw the transition from paganism to Christianity

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiques