Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
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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 Maghareh is an archaeological site located in the southwestern Sinai Peninsula, renowned for its ancient turquoise mines and pharaonic monuments. The site, known as the 'Terraces of Turquoise' in antiquity, boasts a rich history spanning from the Third to the Twenty-Ninth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt. It features a variety of inscriptions and rock tables from notable pharaohs such as Sanakht, Djoser, Sneferu, Khufu, and Sahure, reflecting its significance in the early development of Egyptian civilization. The archaeological remains include industrial structures like mines, artistic features such as monuments and inscriptions, and an Old Kingdom settlement with stone structures. These elements collectively highlight the site's role in the economic and cultural landscape of ancient Egypt, particularly in turquoise mining and pharaonic expansion.
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