Ancient Structure Discovered Beneath Egypt Using Radar

Scientists have identified a large, 2,600-year-old structure buried beneath the Nile Delta using satellite radar technology.

The complex, measuring 420 feet in length and 203 feet in width, was located near the ancient city of Buto, approximately 85 miles northwest of Cairo.

Archaeologists had previously studied Buto but were unable to access deeper layers of the site. Using microwave signals, researchers detected a large oval-shaped structure beneath one of the site’s larger mounds.

Closer to the surface, they uncovered a mudbrick structure potentially dating back to 688 B.C., along with remnants from Egyptian and Roman periods.

The scientists noted that combining geophysical measurements with remote sensing data provided an accurate view of buried settlements in complex regions.

The team plans to return to the site to explore deeper layers and further investigate the findings.