Panoramic view of the archaeological site and surrounding desert landscape, seen from an elevated vantage point.
Ancient temple façade with columns and preserved wall paintings partially exposed by the sands.
Local workers carefully clearing sand from architectural remains during archaeological excavations.
Overview of the excavated settlement with temples, monuments, and archaeological structures emerging from the desert.

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First excavation

by Karsten Koch

Archaeologists and local workers excavating a large archaeological feature buried beneath desert sands.

In March 2018 we started the first excavation and chose as the first site an area south of the tomb houses excavated by Sami Gabra. Here we discovered a building with a dome and a barrel vault.

Final report (english)
Final report (arabic)