An Egyptian archaeological mission, led by Dr. Ahmed Said El-Kharadly from the Supreme Council of Antiquities, has uncovered a series of mudbrick architectural units, including military barracks for soldiers and storage rooms for weapons, food, and provisions from the New Kingdom era. These discoveries were made during ongoing excavations at the Tell Al-Abqain site in the Hosh Issa district of Beheira Governorate.
In addition to the barracks, numerous artifacts and personal items belonging to soldiers were unearthed.
Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, highlighted the significance of this discovery, as it confirms the historical and archaeological importance of the Abqain Fort. This fort served as one of the ancient Egyptian army's key military outposts along the western military road, protecting Egypt's northwestern borders from invasions by Libyan tribes and Sea Peoples. He noted that the architectural units are meticulously designed, divided into two identical groups separated by a narrow passage. This regular layout demonstrates the ingenuity of the ancient Egyptian engineers in adapting their surroundings to serve a variety of practical purposes.
