Ancient Egyptian army headquarters unearthed in Sinai

May 30, 2008 · Filed Under Ancient Egypt, Discoveries

Egyptian archaeologists have discovered the largest military complex in Egypt, dating back to the reign of Thutmose II (1516-1504 B.C.). The site is located in the Sinai peninsula, along the Road of Horus, an ancient commercial and military road linking Ancient Egypt to Asia. According to Zahi Hawass, Egypt’s chief archaeologist, the fortified city served as military headquarters for the Egyptian army from the time of the New Kingdom until the Ptolemaic era. The mud brick fort measures 550-by-275-yards with several 13-foot-high towers.

Among the findings are reliefs, one of Pharaoh Thutmose II and others belonging to Seti I (1314-1304 B.C.) and Ramses II (1304-1237 B.C.).

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