Egypt has announced the discovery of significant prehistoric rock art in South Sinai, dating back nearly 10,000 years, which enhances the region's archaeological significance.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities revealed a major discovery of prehistoric rock art located in South Sinai at a site known as 'Umm I’Rak Plateau.' This site is notable for documenting nearly 10,000 years of artistic and symbolic expression of humanity in Egypt. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, described this find as a qualitative addition to the map of Egyptian antiquities, highlighting the unique cultural and human wealth of Sinai and serving as evidence of the succession of civilizations in this strategic area over millennia.
Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, Hisham Al-Lithi, emphasized that 'Umm I’Rak Plateau' represents one of the most significant recently discovered rock art sites, evolving into an open-air museum due to the diversity of its engravings and motifs. This site reflects the development of artistic expression since prehistoric times up until the Islamic periods, which grants it exceptional scientific importance.
Located approximately 5 kilometers northeast of the Serabit el-Khadim Temple and close to areas for copper and turquoise mining, 'Umm I’Rak Plateau' boasts vast space, overseeing extensive areas domestically, indicating that the new findings will further enrich the understanding of cultural heritage in Egypt and the ancient practices of its civilizations.
