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Remains of historic Khan found in North Sinai Egypt
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has revealed remains of an ancient building in the Asila area in North Sinai. It is believed to have been used as a caravanserai for resting commercial and pilgrimage caravans along the Sultan Route that connects Egypt to the Levant and Arab countries. Officials explained that the site includes mudbrick and red brick walls, with architectural arrangements encompassing rooms likely used as shops, and the layout resembles that of the Khans of Khuwaynat, confirming its function as a station within the network of historic trade routes. Excavations also uncovered artifacts reflecting daily life, such as large pottery vessels, spices, and lamps, linked to other stations, highlighting its role in trade, pilgrimage, and movement across Sinai during Islamic periods. The site is estimated to date back to the Mamluk era, with inscriptions indicating the period of Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammad bin Qalawun. Ongoing research aims to uncover more architectural details and confirm the site's function as a road caravanserai, with further archaeological studies underway.
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