Egypt unearths New Kingdom military fortress on Horus’s Way in Sinai

The Egyptian archaeological mission at the ancient site of Tell el-Kharrouba, in the Sheikh Zayed area of North Sinai, has unveiled a significant military fortress from the New Kingdom era. This discovery marks one of the largest and most crucial fortresses found along Horus’s Military Road, situated near the Mediterranean coast.

This archaeological revelation offers fresh insight into the sophisticated military planning of the New Kingdom pharaohs, who established a series of defensive fortresses and fortifications. These structures were strategically designed to protect Egypt’s eastern borders and secure vital routes that connected ancient Egypt with Palestine.

Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, highlighted that this discovery is a tangible testament to the genius of the ancient Egyptians in constructing an integrated defensive system to protect their land. He added that it unveils new chapters of Egypt’s venerable military history and reinforces Sinai’s standing as a land rich with unique civilisational evidence throughout the ages.

Mohamed Ismail Khaled, Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, emphasised that the unearthing of this colossal fortress represents a pivotal step in reconstructing the complete picture of Egyptian fortifications on the eastern frontier during the New Kingdom.