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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Berenice Troglodytica, an ancient seaport on Egypt's Red Sea coast, was founded in 275 BCE by Ptolemy II Philadelphus. It flourished as a critical trade hub connecting Egypt with regions such as Ethiopia, Syria, and the Indian subcontinent. The city was notably connected to the Nile via the Via Hadriana in the 2nd century CE. Berenice had a marginal harbor, improved by engineering, and served as a source of gemstones from nearby mines. Archaeological evidence reveals that the city housed a temple to Isis, workshops, and a cemetery. Despite its strategic location, the site was abandoned in the 6th century CE, leading to sedimentation of the bay. Today, Berenice offers insights into ancient trade, craftsmanship, and cross-cultural interactions.
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