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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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Gebelein is an archaeological site located near the Nile in Egypt, known for its historical significance from the Predynastic Period to the Ptolemaic era. The site is notable for its cemetery, where six naturally mummified bodies from around 3400 BCE were found, marking some of the earliest pre-dynastic mummies discovered. Additionally, the site contains remains of a temple dedicated to Hathor, featuring artifacts from the Second and Third Dynasties, including cartouches and stelae. A military camp was established during the Ptolemaic period after a local rebellion but was later destroyed in 88 BCE. Artifacts from Gebelein are spread across various global museums, highlighting its archaeological importance.
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