Byzantine City and Ancient Tombs Unearthed | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Egypt just uncovered a stunning Byzantine-era city in the Dakhla Oasis, complete with streets, a basilica, and daily life artifacts from the 4th century—plus a house church linked to a deacon named Tisous. Meanwhile, in Alexandria, 18 new tombs were unearthed at Marina el-Alamein, including rock-carved graves, altars, a granite sarcophagus, and even “golden tongues” placed in mouths of the dead. These discoveries are rewriting our understanding of ancient Egyptian life and death—and could be a major boost for the country’s recovering tourism industry. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…