North Sinai Archaeological Sites Zone
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.[1]
Archaeology
[edit]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.[2][3]
World Heritage Status
[edit]This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 1, 1994, in the Cultural category.[4]
Notes
[edit]- ^ North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
- ^ "Photos: Archaeologists uncover ancient cave in North Sinai". Egypt Independent. 2020-04-26. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ "Ancient cave with distinguished engravings depicting scenes of animals discovered in Sinai - Ancient Egypt - Heritage". Ahram Online. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
- ^ North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
References
[edit]- North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-04.