考古学家在埃及西奈(Sinai)发现一万年前的岩石掩蔽所, Archaeologists found a 10,000-year-old rock shelter in Egypt’s Sinai with prehistoric to medieval art and artifacts.

埃及南部西奈的考古学家在乌姆阿拉克高原发现了一万年之久的岩石掩体,揭示了人类从史前时代到15世纪中世纪的多层活动。 Archaeologists in Egypt’s southern Sinai have uncovered a 10,000-year-old rock shelter on the Umm Arak Plateau, revealing layers of human activity from prehistoric times to the 15th century CE. 该矿址靠近古代采矿区,含有经过重新油漆的动物描述,包括ibex和猎人,以及后来的骆驼和马、Nabatae人碑文和几何图案的图像。 The site, near ancient mining areas, contains red-painted animal depictions, including ibex and hunters, as well as later images of camels and horses, Nabataean inscriptions, and geometric patterns. 挖掘发现火石工具、陶器、助听器、灰和石块隔板,建议用作人和牲畜的避难所。 Excavations found flint tools, pottery, hearths, ash, and stone partitions, suggesting use as shelter for people and livestock. 官方称它为西奈最近最显著的岩石艺术发现之一, Officials call it one of Sinai’s most significant recent rock art discoveries, with ongoing research and plans for preservation.