Ancient CivilizationsLost Ancient Coptic City Discovered In The Kharga Oasis In Egypt’s Western Desert Posted on August 20, 2025 by Administrator Archaeologists working in the Kharga Oasis, located in Egypt’s Western Desert, have made a significant discovery by unearthing an ancient lost Coptic city. This excavation was conducted by the Egyptian mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), which reported the discovery of numerous historical treasures, including residential buildings, churches, and cemeteries. A particularly notable discovery is a mural depicting Christ healing a sick person, which highlights the city’s religious significance.