VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-20
“The discoveries at the site highlight the strategic and cultural role the region played in protecting Egypt’s eastern borders throughout history,”
Sherif Fathy · said 2026-08-15 · reported 2026-08-20
Fathy highlighted the strategic and cultural importance of the region in protecting Egypt's eastern borders.
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