North Sinai Archaeological Sites Zone Explained

The North Sinai Archaeological Sites Zone is composed of a collection of important ancient sites between the Suez Canal and Gaza along the Mediterranean coast of Egypt.^[1]

Archaeology

In 2020, a limestone cave decorated with scenes of animals such as donkeys, camels, deer, mule and mountain goats was uncovered in the area of Wadi Al-Zulma by the archaeological mission from the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry. Rock art cave is 15 meters deep and 20 meters high.^{[2] [3]}

World Heritage Status

This site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List on November 1, 1994, in the Cultural category.^[4]

Notes

1. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/189/ North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
2. Web site: 2020-04-26. Photos: Archaeologists uncover ancient cave in North Sinai. 2020-09-09. Egypt Independent. en-US.
3. Web site: Ancient cave with distinguished engravings depicting scenes of animals discovered in Sinai - Ancient Egypt - Heritage. 2020-09-09. Ahram Online. en.
4. https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/189/ North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

References

• North Sinai archaeological Sites Zone - UNESCO World Heritage Centre Retrieved 2009-03-04.