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Kom Firin
30.8631° N, 30.4899° E
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Kom Firin, an archaeological site in Egypt's Nile Delta, dates back to the reign of Ramesses II in the 19th Dynasty, around the 13th century BCE. Initially established as a fortified town to protect against Libyan incursions, it features a large mudbrick enclosure believed to be the remains of a Ramesside temple. The site underwent significant expansion and remodelling during Egypt's Late Period, with its original enclosure being enlarged to encompass a much larger area. The necropolis associated with Kom Firin is thought to be located at nearby Silvagou. Modern excavations have revealed towering mudbrick pillars, remnants of ancient structures affected by weathering and sebakh digging. Kom Firin holds significant archaeological value, shedding light on Egypt's defensive strategies and urban development during the New Kingdom and Late Period.
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Late Period Expansion
664–332 BCE
Fortified Town Founded
circa 1279–1213 BCE
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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
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