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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Qasr Ibrim is an archaeological site in Lower Nubia, Egypt, notable for its long history of continuous occupation from the 8th century BCE to the early 19th century CE. The city was strategically perched on a cliff above the Nile and later became an island due to the flooding from the Aswan High Dam. It served as an economic, political, and religious hub, featuring fortifications, temples, churches, and mosques. Qasr Ibrim is particularly significant for its well-preserved organic and textual remains, including documents in nine languages, which provide insights into its role as a frontier society and trade center. It was a major Christian center before converting to Islam under Ottoman influence.
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Defensive Structures
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