Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
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El-Amrah is an archaeological site located in Upper Egypt, approximately 120 km south of Badari. It is notable for its association with the Amratian culture, also known as Naqada I culture, which was a significant phase of predynastic Upper Egypt. The Amratian culture, dating from 4400 BCE to 3500 BCE, represents an early period of social and cultural development leading to the formation of the ancient Egyptian civilization. El-Amrah has provided valuable insights into the burial practices of this time, with discoveries of graves and tombs indicating complex social structures. The site is crucial for understanding the evolution of early Egyptian society and its transition towards more advanced stages of state formation.
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