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Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
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Zawyet el-Maiyitin, also known as Zawyet Sultan or Zawyet el-Amwat, is a significant archaeological site in Egypt's Minya Governorate. It features a unique pyramid from the late 3rd Dynasty, notable for being the only pyramid constructed on the east bank of the Nile River. This pyramid, dating to around 2600 BCE, represents the architectural and cultural advancements of the Early Bronze Age in ancient Egypt. Additionally, the site is home to rock-cut tombs from the late Old Kingdom, around 2200 BCE, offering insights into burial practices and the socio-political context of the period. This site provides valuable information on the evolution of mortuary architecture and the geographical expansion of pyramid construction during ancient Egypt's formative dynastic periods.
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