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Ancient Inscriptions Discovered in Egypt's Sinai Desert

2/18/2026

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The Umm Iraq Plateau in the southern Sinai Desert has been uncovered by an Egyptian archaeological mission, revealing inscriptions and rock carvings spanning 10,000 years and a sandstone shelter over 100 meters long with red ink animal drawings.
Notable findings include inscriptions from Nabataean and Arabic scripts.
Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, emphasized the site's importance for understanding Egypt's cultural heritage and its potential to boost cultural tourism.

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The Umm Iraq Plateau in the southern Sinai Desert has been uncovered by an Egyptian archaeological mission, revealing inscriptions and rock carvings spanning 10,000 years and a sandstone shelter over 100 meters long with red ink animal drawings.
Notable findings include inscriptions from Nabataean and Arabic scripts.
Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, emphasized the site's importance for understanding Egypt's cultural heritage and its potential to boost cultural tourism.