Complete Ancient Roman-Era City Discovered Near Luxor Temple in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a complete Roman-era residential city near Luxor Temple, including houses, bathrooms, and workshops dating back 1,800 years. The residential area is an extension of the ancient city of Tiba, an important city for ancient Egyptian religious, economic, and administrative systems.

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt announced that the residential settlement was found by the Egyptian archaeological mission. Dr. Mustafa Waziri, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Archaeology, announced that it is the most important and oldest residential city in the Eastern Bar area of Luxor.

The Ancient City of Tiba

The ancient city of Tiba, was a religious center for the god Min, the god of fertility and harvest. The city was also a center for trade, as it was located on the Nile River. Tiba was known for the production of various goods such as wheat, barley and papyrus.

Archaeological evidence shows that Tiba was inhabited as early as the predynastic period and continued to be inhabited through the Roman period. Many temples and tombs have been found in the area, including a temple of Min and a tomb of the pharaoh Amenemhat II of the 12th dynasty.