Discovery of the remains of the temple of the god Pelusium at Tell el-Farma in the ancient city of Pelusium in North Sinai

 At Tell el-Farma in the city of Pelusium, North Sinai, an Egyptian archaeological mission has unearthed the remains of a unique religious building dedicated to the worship of the city's local deity, Pelusium. Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, expressed his excitement at this discovery, highlighting North Sinai's strategic and archaeological significance as well as its abundance of prospective sites that still have a lot to reveal.

He highlighted the Ministry's dedication to carrying out excavations and scientific investigations at the location in order to advance scientific research and human knowledge. The discovery was also described as significant because it reveals the city's prominence and its pivotal role in transmitting and influencing religious and cultural ideas throughout the ancient world.

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He underlined that the temple's unique architectural design, which blends old Egyptian customs with Hellenistic and Roman forms in a remarkable representation of the cultural exchange between Egypt and the ancient world, is indicated by the unearthed temple remnants.

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