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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Wadi el-Hudi is a significant archaeological site in the Egyptian Eastern Desert known for its extensive amethyst mines and numerous rock inscriptions. The site features structures from various periods, including the Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, and Ptolemaic era. Its rich geological deposits, including quartz and gold, have attracted mining activities from as early as the 11th Dynasty under Mentuhotep IV. The site is also notable for its rock art and inscriptions that provide insights into the social, religious, and administrative aspects of ancient mining expeditions. With evidence of human activity spanning the Paleolithic to the Islamic periods, Wadi el-Hudi serves as a testament to the region's long-standing significance for mining and cross-cultural interactions.
Archaeological Features
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Historical Timeline
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