Ancient CivilizationsHidden for 1,600 years: Incredible lost city discovered beneath Egypt’s desert with ancient church, coins and homes still intact Posted on July 6, 2026 by Administrator A remarkably well preserved 1,600-year-old city complete with a church, watchtowers and bustling streets has been unearthed beneath Egypt’s Western Desert. Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a sprawling Byzantine-era settlement at the Dakhla Oasis. Here, they unearthed homes with vaulted roofs, bread ovens, kitchens and stone mills that offer a rare glimpse into everyday life during the 4th century.
