Recent excavations in northeastern Egypt uncovered the remains of a 3,400-year-old structure that was genuinely suited for a king. The destroyed home was discovered by archaeologists during a development project at the Tel Habwa site in the Sinai Peninsula, according to a Facebook post made on April 25 by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. The two main pillared hallways of the mansion have other rooms connected to them. Archaeologists recognized the building as an ancient royal rest house constructed for King Thutmose III based on the layout of the building and the objects discovered inside. It is believed that the Pharaoh utilized the structure as a place of relaxation and recuperation in between battles.
According to Britannica, Thutmose III ruled ancient Egypt from 1479 B.C. until his death in 1425 B.C. He oversaw 17 military expeditions to increase Egypt’s eastern and southern boundaries during his rule. As a result, he “carried the Egyptian empire to its pinnacle of strength.” Egypt’s State Information Service states that the 3,400-year-old rest house at Tel Habwa is located at the beginning of the historic “Horus Road.” This vital route, which connected Egypt to the Gaza Strip via the Sinai Peninsula, was encircled by military outposts and defenses. According to officials, Tel Habwa, also called Tharu, is an archeological site located in Qantara Sharq along the Suez Canal. From Cairo, it is about a 100-mile trip northeast to this location.
Images depict the remains of the 3,400-year-old rest home. The building is important, according to archaeologists, because it offers further details about the military history of ancient Egypt. According to archaeologists, the structure was later defended and eventually converted into a cemetery. Little ones were buried in some of these old cemeteries. At the Tel Habwa site, excavations are still going on.
Google Translate was used to translate the news release from Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.