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Paleolithic
Mesolithic
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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
About
Pelusium was an ancient city located at the eastern edge of Egypt's Nile Delta, serving as a significant Roman provincial capital and a strategic frontier fortress. Its geographical position made it a crucial defensive site against invasions from Syria. Archeologically, Pelusium is noteworthy for its Roman and Byzantine structures, including theaters and temples. Excavations have uncovered Roman baths with intricate mosaics from the 3rd century CE and evidence of a Graeco-Roman building likely used for civic meetings. The city's decline began in the first century BCE, as its port was affected by natural sedimentation. Despite its historical significance, Pelusium nearly vanished from history post-Crusades due to neglect.
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Archaeological Features
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Defensive Structures
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Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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- Egypt
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