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Monday, November 23, 2009

Photo: Ancient Egypt Settlement Sheds Light on Everyday Life


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The remains of an ancient Egyptian mud-brick settlement have been uncovered near the temple of Edfu, archaeologists announced in July 2008.

The settlement provides a rare firsthand glimpse into daily life in ancient Egypt, a subject that until now was known mostly from historical documents.

Photograph by Nadine Moeller/Tell Edfu Project