Archaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desertArchaeologists uncover ancient Byzantine city in Egypt’s western desert

Well-preserved fourth-century quarters reveal details of daily life, urban development and economic activities Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered a well-preserved Byzantine-era city in the western desert. The fourth-century quarters had residential and religious structures, including a basilica-style church in the Dakhla oasis. Archaeologists also found coins, pottery fragments and tools. ...

Mourners gather in Tehran for funeral of former Iranian supreme leader, Ali Khamenei – videoMourners gather in Tehran for funeral of former Iranian supreme leader, Ali Khamenei – video

Thousands gathered at the gates of the Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran for the funeral of the former Iranian supreme leader. Iran is staging mass funeral processions for Ali Khamenei, whose ⁠37-year reign was brought ⁠to an ​end in February by the first airstrike of the war launched by ...