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New Kingdom horse burial found in Egypt

the-past.com · 17 October 2026
New Kingdom horse burial found in Egypt
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An Egyptian team discovered the complete burial of a male horse at Tell el-Abqain in Beheira, Egypt.

The horse dates to the New Kingdom period and was found inside a military fortress located on Egypt’s western borders. Archaeologists believe the location served as a strategic point for controlling movement along the western border. The team suggests the horse’s burial provides insight into the importance of horses during that time.

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