Our arrival with a security detail captured the attention of the locals.
The “Invisible” Capital that is difficult to visit
At first glance, Avaris (Tell ed-Dab'a) looks like empty farmland, but this site was once the largest city in the world. As the ancient Hyksos capital, it’s a cornerstone for both Egyptian history and Biblical archaeology.
Join us as we explore this high-security zone with an armed escort to see why a city with so little left on the surface is so massive for our understanding of the past.
We hiked over the trails on the site.
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