Bir Sahara

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Bir Sahara s an oasis and an archaeological site in southwestern Egypt. It has been identified as a site of the A-Group culture, traditional ascribed to the upper Nile valley.[1] Various artifacts have been found, such as "Clayton rings", "Clayton disks" and pottery import of Predynastic or Early Dynastic Egyptian manufacture.[1]

  • "Clayton ring". Bir Sahara BS-21, Early Dynastic period, A-Group culture, circa 2900 BCE. British Museum EA 76814.
    "Clayton ring". Bir Sahara BS-21, Early Dynastic period, A-Group culture, circa 2900 BCE. British Museum EA 76814.[2][1]
  • Clayton disks. Bir Sahara BS-21, Early Dynastic period, circa 2900 BCE. British Museum.
    Clayton disks. Bir Sahara BS-21, Early Dynastic period, circa 2900 BCE. British Museum.[3]
  • Naqada culture spouted bowl, made in Egypt for desert nomads. Bir Sahara BS-21, Early Dynastic period, circa 2900 BCE. British Museum.
    Naqada culture spouted bowl, made in Egypt for desert nomads. Bir Sahara BS-21, Early Dynastic period, circa 2900 BCE. British Museum.[4]
LocationEgypt
RegionNew Valley Governorate
Coordinates22.9247°N 28.75975°E / 22.9247; 28.75975
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Bir Sahara
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LocationEgypt
RegionNew Valley Governorate
Coordinates22.9247°N 28.75975°E / 22.9247; 28.75975
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