Archaeologists discover 2,200-year-old circular temple in Pelusium
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Archaeologists in Egypt's Sinai region discovered a 2,200-year-old circular temple at Tell el-Farama, ancient Pelusium. The unique round structure, dedicated to local deity Pelusius, features a 35-metre basin connected to the Nile. Water passages and rituals suggest sacred ceremonies linked to the river's floods and mud symbolism.
Key Entities
Tell el-FaramaPelusiumEgyptSinai regionPelusius deityNile River