Ancient rock art depicting hunters and geometric shapes discovered in Egypt's Sinai Desert - and it spans a period of 10,000 years
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Key Points:
- A rock shelter on the Umm Arak Plateau in the southern Sinai Desert contains rock art and inscriptions spanning approximately 10,000 years, predating Egypt's pharaonic era and continuing into medieval times.
- The shelter, about 100 meters long and 3 meters deep, features scenes ranging from hunters with bows and dogs to people riding horses, carrying weapons, and geometric shapes, with some inscriptions dating to ancient and medieval periods.
- Located near ancient copper and turquoise mines, the site likely served as a lookout point and gathering place, reflecting the region's historical importance for mining and symbolic significance tied to the goddess Hathor.
- Experts note the presence of Nabataean inscriptions and imagery from late antique to medieval times, highlighting the shelter's
