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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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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Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
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