Overview

• The fort, located in the Tal-Abaquian area, served as a military base during the New Kingdom Era, approximately 1550 to 1070 BCE.
• Key findings include a bronze sword believed to have been used by Ramses II, inscribed with his name and cartouches.
• Artifacts discovered reveal insights into daily military life, including storage items, weapons, pottery, and ovens.
• Religious and spiritual items unearthed include scarabs, a faience scarab inscribed with 'Amun – Lord of the Sky,' and cow burials symbolizing strength and prosperity.
• The fort's strategic location suggests it was used to defend against invasions by groups such as the Sea Peoples and Libyan tribes.